The CPI-M and Congress have suffered their worst defeat yet in the north-east, losing Tripura and Meghalaya respectively, in election results announced on Sunday, with the triumphant BJP adding Nagaland as well to its tally of states.
But how did the 3 states vote in the past? Here’s a quick look the election outcomes since 1993.
NAGALAND
MEGHALAYA
TRIPURA
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