Manik Sarkar

After Satya Pal Malik, Ex-Tripura CM Says BJP Used Pulwama, Balakot For Poll Benefits

A terror attack was carried out in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir by a suicide bomber on February 14, 2019 resulting in the death of 40 CRPF personnel.

Apr 23, 2023, 15:40 PM IST

'If the Congress or the CPI(M) had Been in Power...': Yogi Adityanath Attacks Opposition Ahead of Tripura Polls

Tripura Elections 2023: Speaking at an election rally in Suryamaninagar, he said that the speed of the double-engine government was felt during the COVID-19 pandemic, when people received free vaccines, treatment, and food.

Feb 09, 2023, 14:13 PM IST

Tripura Elections 2023: Congress-CPIM Agree on Sharing Formula to Defeat BJP

Tripura Polls 2023: According to sources, the seat sharing formula was finalised after detailed discussions on the seat sharing to defeat the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Feb 02, 2023, 18:45 PM IST

Manik Sarkar calls secular parties to unite to resist BJP's bid to loot votes in 2023 Tripura Assembly polls

2023 Tripura Assembly elections: Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar came down heavily on the ruling BJP and said that the saffron camp, "scared of defeat" in the 2023 elections, is trying to scuttle political programmes organized by opposition parties in the state.

Nov 04, 2022, 12:30 PM IST

'BJP-led govt failed to improve performance': CPI(M) leader attacks ruling party in Tripura

In a rally, Manik Sarkar CPI(M)’s leader accused the state government that change of face in leadership has failed to improve performance in government. 

Sep 04, 2022, 17:38 PM IST

ED sends summon to TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya in recruitment scam case

TMC MLAs are on ED's radar in teacher recruitment scam case. After the arrest of West Bengal minister Partha Chatterjee and his close aide Arpita Mukherjee, the ED has now summoned TMC MLA Manik Bhattacharya. He has been called by the ED for questioning yesterday.

Jul 26, 2022, 17:38 PM IST

Woman's skeleton found at Manik Sarkar's house, BJP wants septic tanks at ministers' quarters cleaned

A woman's skeleton was found in a septic tank at former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar's house in 2005.

Mar 10, 2018, 16:39 PM IST

Newly-elected Tripura CM Biplab Kumar Deb assumes office, chairs cabinet meeting

On Friday, 48-year-old Deb took oath as the state's 10th Chief Minister.

Mar 10, 2018, 16:29 PM IST

PM Modi, BJP's old guard in full force as Biplab Deb takes charge in Tripura

"Don't think of me as your CM, take me as your son, your brother, your friend. I will strive to work for you and the state with complete dedication," said Biplab after the ceremony before going on his knees to seek PM Narendra Modi's blessings.

Mar 09, 2018, 12:24 PM IST

BJP invites Manik Sarkar for Biplab Deb's swearing-in; outgoing CM agrees to attend

The BJP-IPFT combine swept to power in Tripura on March 3, 2018, ending 25 years of uninterrupted rule of the CPI(M)-led Left Front.

Mar 08, 2018, 21:37 PM IST

Biplab Kumar Deb: From gym trainer and RSS volunteer to Tripura CM

BJP's Biplab Kumar Deb will take over from veteran CPM politician Manik Sarkar as Tripura's next CM. 

Mar 06, 2018, 13:13 PM IST

Demise of Left will be a disaster for India, we can’t afford it: Jairam Ramesh

Jairam Ramesh said though the Left and the Congress are rivals, it remains a fact that India cannot afford the demise of the Left.

Mar 05, 2018, 08:37 AM IST

Manik Sarkar resigns, to continue as caretaker CM in Tripura

Sarkar, however, will continue to be the caretaker Chief Minister until the new government sworn in.

Mar 04, 2018, 14:47 PM IST

BJP-IPFT storm leaves Tripura a fallen fortress for the Left

The Left is now dramatically more vulnerable. On the other hand, BJP says ally IPFT will be a part of the new government.

Mar 04, 2018, 00:16 AM IST

Manik Sarkar – the ‘poorest’ Chief Minister humbled by Narendra Modi’s mighty BJP

The biggest highlight of Sarkar’s tenure in Tripura is ending insurgency and bringing peace to the state.

Mar 03, 2018, 13:44 PM IST

Assembly election results will change political landscape of northeast: Kiren Rijiju

Counting of votes for Assembly elections in Tripura, Meghalaya and Nagaland is underway. With the trends showing a decent performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in Tripura and Nagaland, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju on Saturday said that the results will “change the political landscape of northeast”.

Mar 03, 2018, 10:49 AM IST

Tripura Assembly election results: We are confident, Left’s lead will get bigger, says Brinda Karat

As trends from Tripura showed the Left Front leading in Assembly elections 2018, Communist Party of India (Marxist) leader Brinda Karat said that the party was confident of Manik Sarkar government retaining power in the northeastern state.

Mar 03, 2018, 10:17 AM IST