Agartala: The Tripura CPI(M) has accused the BJP-led state government of inciting communal tensions to distract from public grievances about governance.
Following the party’s state committee meeting, CPI(M) state secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Jitendra Chaudhury, expressed concerns that growing frustration over what he described as a “non-performing government” is being redirected through divisive tactics.
“People are becoming increasingly dissatisfied as this government fails to address their pressing issues,” Chaudhury said during a press conference. According to him, recent communal clashes in Kadamtala and Pekucherra are being used to shift focus from serious social and economic challenges. He added, “Law and order has suffered dramatically, with twin murders in Agartala and the alleged torture-related death of a tribal youth pointing to a deeper crisis.”
The unrest peaked in Kadamtala on October 6, where a police firing incident, aimed at controlling clashing community groups, resulted in one death.
A week later, on October 15, communal tensions flared again in Pekucherra after attacks on a temple and a mosque.
Chaudhury also called on Chief Minister Manik Saha to uphold his commitment to reopen unsolved cases from previous administrations, including the murder of BJP candidate Shyamhari Sharma in 1991 and the killings of two journalists in 2017. “If he genuinely seeks justice, these cases must be revisited without delay,” Chaudhury insisted.
In response, BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee dismissed the CPI(M)’s allegations as “baseless,” defending the government’s stance on law enforcement. “Our chief minister’s zero-tolerance policy on crime has significantly improved law and order in the state. Police are fully empowered to maintain peace with a firm approach,” Bhattacharjee said at a separate press conference.
With both parties engaging in accusations, the unfolding developments reflect the underlying political tensions as the state grapples with public demands for better governance and social stability.
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