"Tripura can be a model in India to understand how an alternative form of government should be run.
"Many political leaders, media and individuals are now curious to know the reasons behind the (economic) development and (how we resolved the issue) of terrorism in Tripura."
The CPI-M has decided to field 98 candidates in 22 states in the Lok Sabha elections - the highest in any election since the party took birth in 1964.
The Left strength in the outgoing Lok Sabha was 24, down from 59 in 2004. The CPI-M won 16 seats in 2009, down from 43 in 2004.
