{
  "id": 18671508,
  "title": "CPI(M) seeks anti-BJP alliance in Tripura civic polls to avoid vote split",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/cpi-m-seeks-anti-bjp-alliance-in-tripura-civic-polls-to-avoid-vote",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-07T08:33:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Hindu",
    "slug": "the-hindu",
    "url": "https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tripura/cpim-seeks-anti-bjp-alliance-in-tripura-civic-polls-to-avoid-vote-split/article71677651.ece"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The CPI(M) in Tripura is seeking an anti-BJP alliance in the upcoming civic polls to prevent a split in anti-BJP votes. This comes after the deadline for filing nominations for the elections to 21 civic bodies, including the Agartala Municipal Corporation, passed. The party has fielded 263 candidates across 345 wards, while the Congress has nominated candidates in 221 wards following seat-sharing talks. CPI(M) leader Jitendra Chaudhury has discussed the possibility of seat adjustments with anti-BJP parties to defeat the BJP and avoid a split in the anti-BJP vote bank. Meanwhile, Left Front convener Manik Dey alleged obstruction by ruling party leaders and supporters in filing nominations for party candidates in five civic bodies, as well as an attack on a party supporter by BJP supporters.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}