The 28 seat council is currently led by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), with the Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma-led Tipra Motha party leading in the council with 16 seats. While the party crosses the majority mark in the council, it is supported by the BJP having 9 members.
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has addressed a memorial meeting organised by the BJP Tripura State Committee in Agartala in memory of the late former Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen.
Speaking to the media, Governor Nallu said Biswa Bandhu Sen was a very popular Speaker and leader, especially in North Tripura District, and had been elected as an MLA four times.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed sorrow over passing of Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen, saying that he will be remembered for his efforts to boost Tripura's progress and commitment to numerous social causes.
State's Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath stated that the session dates were finalised with inputs from the opposition to ensure effective deliberation.