Agartala, Feb 01, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala, Feb 01: In an attempt to salvage the alliance with Congress, the CPM decided to withdraw the candidates from the seats shared with its alliance partner.

An official statement from CPM state committee said that the party’s nominations would be withdrawn on February 2 from 13 seats including Pabiacherra which were given to Congress as per the alliance.

The CPM in its statement also requested Congress to withdraw its candidates from the seats other than the 13 seats.

According to the CPM statement, the party would contest in 47 seats while Congress would fight in the remaining 13 seats.

Meanwhile, Congress candidates filed nominations in 16 seats and Left Front submitted nominations in 47 seats.