Former TNV Leader Ananta Debbarma Joins BJP, Party Announces Full List of 28 Candidates for 2026 TTAADC Polls

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, March 24, 2026

In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 ADC elections in Tripura, former TNV militant leader Ananta Debbarma joined the BJP today morning after leaving Tipra Motha. His entry into the party has immediately been followed by his nomination as a BJP candidate for the ADC elections.

Ananta Debbarma has been fielded from the Holahali–Asharambari (ST) constituency, reflecting BJP’s strategic move to strengthen its position in tribal-dominated regions. Alongside him, Rajesh Tripura, who also left Tipra Motha today, has been nominated as a BJP candidate for the ADC polls.

The BJP has released a list of 28 candidates for the upcoming ADC elections. Notably, among the party’s previously elected ADC members, all have been renominated except those from the Chawmanu and Chailengta constituencies.

Party sources informed that candidates will file their nominations today and tomorrow, marking the formal beginning of BJP’s campaign for the ADC elections 2026.

BJP Candidates for ADC Elections 2026

Damchhara–Jampui (ST) — Rabindra Reang

Machmara (General) — Manju Rani Sarkar

Dasda–Kanchanpur (General) — Shailendra Nath

Karamchhara (ST) — Bimal Kanti Chakma

Chawmanu (ST) — Esmel Joy Tripura

Manu–Chailengta (General) — Sukesh Dutta Barua

Damchhara–Kachuchhara (ST) — Bipin Debbarma

Gandachhara (ST) — Bhumika Nanda Reang

Holahali–Asharambari (ST) — Ananta Debbarma

Kulai–Champahour (ST) — Bimal Debbarma

Maharani–Teliamura (ST) — Billo Jamatia

Ramchandraghat (ST) — David Debbarma

Simna–Tamakari (ST) — Indrajit Debbarma

Budhjungnagar–Wakinagar (ST) — Ranabir Debbarma

Jirania (ST) — Abhijit Debbarma

Mandainagar–Pulinpur (ST) — Rajesh Debbarma

Pekurjala–Jampuijala (ST) — Maji Debbarma

Takarjala–Ampijala (ST) — Nirmal Debbarma

Amtali–Golaghati (ST) — Kanuraj Debbarma

Killa–Bagma (ST) — Amar Jamatia

Maharani–Cheglagang (ST) — Samrat Jamatia

Kathalia–Mirza–Rajapur (ST) — Padmalochan Tripura

Ampinagar (ST) — Swadagar Kalai

Raima Valley (ST) — Samir Ranjan Tripura

Nutannagar–Malbasa (ST) — Abindra Reang

Birchandranagar–Kalshi (ST) — Sanjib Reang

Purba Maharani–Buratal (ST) — Abhijit Tripura

Shilachhari–Manubankul (ST) — Kanijaong Mog

With key defections from Tipra Motha and the inclusion of influential leaders like Ananta Debbarma, the BJP appears to be gearing up for a strong contest in the ADC elections. Political observers believe that these developments could significantly impact the electoral dynamics in Tripura’s tribal areas.

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