Explained: The reasons for the BJP's win in Tripura

March 06, 2018 10:57

"The BJP portrays a make believe world. The Tripura victory is being seen by some as a result of bahubal and money power -- but that would be a very simplistic explanation. Money and muscle power can play a role up to a point, but the BJP's victory is remarkable because it replaced a party that was in power for 25 years."

Dr Nanigopal Mahanta, head of the department of political science at the University of Gauhati, speaks to Rediff.com's Archana Masih, on the factors that led to the BJP's steep ascent in the north-east. Do read

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