Agartala : With vote-counting now in its final stages, BJP leads in 33 constituencies. In the scores of early hours, it was neck-and-neck race for CPI(M) and BJP. However, BJP took to a wider lead as counting progressed. The majority margin in 17 constituencies remains lesser than 1000. These seats will prove decisive as to what the final results would be.
Score as at 3 pm:
BJP - IPFT - 34
CPI(M) Alliance - 15
Tipra Motha - 11
In Nagaland, the BJP-led alliance is in clear lead in 40 seats while NPP Trinamool - Congress is leading in Meghalaya.
