* "People of Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura have spoken! I thank the people of these states for supporting the good governance agenda and 'Act East Policy' of @BJP4India & our valued allies. We remain committed to working towards fulfilling the dreams & aspirations of the people,"
tweeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi+
.
* "Success of
BJP and allies in Tripura, Nagaland and Meghalaya legislative assembly elections emphasises zero tolerance policy of BJP against corruption, focus on development & growth of the country with highest priority to 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas'," said Union minister Arun Jaitley.
* "We have a clear majority in Meghalaya. We have a setback in Tripura in Nagaland, we will have to work on that," said
Congress leader Ahmed Patel.
TRIPURA
* "The historic victory in Tripura is as much an ideological one. It is a win for democracy over brute force and intimidation. Today peace and non-violence has prevailed over fear. We will provide Tripura the good government that the state deserves," said PM Modi.
* "I thank brothers and sisters of Tripura for their massive support to BJP. This is the victory of PM @narendramodi’s politics of development and his commitment to the welfare of northeastern region of India,"
tweeted BJP president Amit Shah+
.
* "I don't want to comment anything on this issue. Decision will be taken by the party," said BJP's Tripura unit president Biplab Kumar Deb when asked if he will be named the state's next chief minister.
* "Verdict of the people of Tripura will lead to the formation of a BJP-IPFT alliance govt in the state. After 25 years in government,
Left front has been voted out+
of office," said the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in a statement.
"BJP has, apart from other factors, utilised massive deployment of money and other resources to influence the elections. BJP was able to consolidate all the anti-Left votes virtually appropriating the erstwhile main opposition, Congress," it added.
"Polit Bureau thanks the 45% of the voters who extended support to CPI(M) and Left Front. We assure the people of Tripura that it will continue to champion the cause of all sections of the working people & uphold tribal-non tribal unity."
* "We thank the people of Tripura for giving us the opportunity to serve them for the past 25 years. We will continue to oppose BJP and its divisive agenda not only in Tripura but all over India," said CPM general secretary
Sitaram Yechury.
"It is imperative for those who believe in India's Constitutional ideals to defeat the nefarious designs of the BJP-RSS. The battle is on," he added.
* "This is a revolutionary result all due to the blessings of Tripura Sundari Mata and the people of the state and the hard work of PM Modi and party workers," said BJP's Ram Madhav.
* "After a long time BJP has come to power in Tripura. On what factors this became possible, people of the state will come to understand gradually," said Congress leader Kamal Nath.
MEGHALAYA
* "I express my gratitude to the people of Meghalaya for supporting @BJP4Meghalaya. The welfare of Meghalaya is of utmost importance for us. I appreciate the BJP Karyakartas for their continued efforts in the state to serve the people," tweeted PM Modi.
* "The results were not on expected lines, but I am still looking forward," said Meghalaya chief minister
Mukul Sangma.
"I would like to keep my cards close to the chest," he added.
* "In Meghalaya, the vote is basically against the Congress if you see the performance of other parties. Leaders will discuss if there can be possibility of a post-poll alliance," said Nalin Kohli, in-charge of the BJP's Meghalaya unit.
* "In Meghalaya a divided result is a possibility, we will see that a non-Congress government is formed there. Himanta Biswa Sarma ji is leaving for Meghalaya shortly," said BJP's Ram Madhav.
* "I will be supporting any party that works for the welfare of the people of state," said independent candidate SK Sunn who won from Mawphlang constituency.
NAGALAND
* "Thank you Nagaland for supporting @BJP4Nagaland and our valued ally. I assure my sisters and brothers of Nagaland that we will continue to work for the progress and prosperity of Nagaland. I applaud the tireless work of the local BJP unit," tweeted PM Modi.
(With inputs from agencies)
Visuals from inside a counting centre in Agartala, Tripura (ANI image)
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