Forecasts for the Tripura elections say that the ruling CPI(M) will win for the 5th consecutive time. Reports say that the party is leading in 35 of the State�s 60 seats. The Congress is the second leading in 5 seats only.
TPCC President Sudip Ray Barman is leading in Agartala while CPI(M) leaders Jitendra Chowdhury, Anil Sarkar and Badal Chowdhury are leading in Manu, Pratapgarh and Hrishyamukh respectively.