“Tripura Leader of Opposition and CPI(M) State Secretary Jitendra Chaudhury launched a sharp attack on the ruling BJP-led state government and its alliance partner, accusing it of running the administration on false promises, black money, and widespread corruption both in the state government and the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
Addressing a massive rally organized by the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) in Agartala, Chaudhury said the large turnout of workers, youth, and marginalized communities symbolized an unprecedented wave of resistance against the current regime. ‘Working people cannot be defeated — and today, you have proved it,’ he declared.
Chaudhury alleged the administration deliberately created obstacles for holding political meetings at the historic Astabal Maidan by scheduling religious programs and commercial fairs to block democratic activities. He described the BJP–IPFT–Tipra Motha alliance as ‘directionless and panicked’ due to growing public discontent and accused the government of misusing public funds, with infrastructure facilities being used for commercial fairs rather than democratic events.
Emphasizing that the CITU rally was a genuine movement demanding fair recognition of labor, skill, and talent, Chaudhury accused the ruling coalition of surviving on false promises and black money, and warned of increasing corruption, fear-based governance, and suppression of democratic voices in Tripura.
He also drew parallels with national politics, suggesting that a BJP defeat in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections could signal the beginning of the party’s downfall at the national level. Urging people to strengthen the fight to protect democratic rights, Chaudhury pointed out rising crime, drug abuse, and moral degradation as evidence of administrative failure, and pledged to continue the statewide movement advocating for farmers and working people.”
