CPIM Leaders blast BJP’s governance in Tripura, dubs it ‘fascistic’

In a scathing critique, Manik Sarkar, former Chief Minister of Tripura and CPIM Politburo member launched a verbal assault on the ruling BJP-led coalition in Tripura, asserting that the government’s track record in bringing about development was abysmal, exacerbating the state’s circumstances instead.

Addressing the party’s electoral campaign in the Dhanpur assembly constituency under Sepahijala District of Tripura, Sarkar declared that the BJP’s term in office had fallen short of meeting the populace’s expectations.

He castigated the government’s handling of crucial aspects like health infrastructure, emphasizing that it had deteriorated to the extent of depriving patients of necessary care.

Sarkar also underscored the dismal condition of road connectivity and power services, not only in Dhanpur but also in various other regions of the state.

Laying blame on the BJP government, Sarkar asserted that the law and order situation had significantly worsened under its watch. He condemned the administration’s actions, labelling it “fascistic” and accusing it of subjecting the state’s citizens to exploitation and attacks, particularly in rural areas.

“The government’s mismanagement has brought the livelihoods of people to a halt, resulting in a situation where daily sustenance is a struggle. Tragic incidents like deaths due to starvation have emerged from rural corners of the state,” Sarkar alleged.

He also raised concerns about the escalating drug menace within the state, stating, “The youth of the state are falling prey to drug addiction, a consequence of the government’s alleged intention to suppress their potential and dissent.”

With the upcoming by-polls scheduled for Dhanpur and Boxanagar assembly constituencies, Manik Sarkar remarked, “The disillusioned people of Tripura are eagerly anticipating the by-polls as an opportunity to vent their frustrations. It’s imperative to channel this discontent into the ballot box.”

In a separate event, CPIM state secretary Jitendra Choudhury, while addressing a campaign in Boxanagar, similarly criticized the government for its inability to translate promises into actions for the betterment of the state’s populace over the past five years.

Choudhury highlighted the declining faith in the BJP, referencing the party’s diminishing voter share from 51% in the 2018 elections to 40% in the recent 2023 assembly election. He interpreted this as a clear sign of the people’s dissatisfaction with the “fascistic” government.

“The BJP’s failure to learn from the past assembly elections, which demonstrated the electorate’s lack of confidence in the party, is evident in their continued mismanagement,” Choudhury asserted.

The by-polls for the two Assembly constituencies will be held on September 5 and results will be announced on September 8.