Countdown to oust BJP, IPFT and Tipra Motha from power started: Tripura CPIM

In a show of political strength, the Tripura CPIM organized a massive gathering near Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan at Agartala; with state committee secretary Jitendra Chaudhury declaring that the countdown for the BJP, IPFT, and Tipra Motha’s rule in Tripura has begun.

The rally, which witnessed an overwhelming turnout, was described by Chaudhury as an “oath-taking” ceremony to restore democracy and end what he termed as the “misrule” of the BJP-led government. He alleged that the government, fearful of CPIM’s resurgence, attempted to sabotage the event by denying them access to Swami Vivekananda Maidan, their preferred venue.

“We followed all procedures and sought permission a month in advance. Officials assured us that no other event would take place at the venue. Yet, suddenly, a government-organized fair was set up to block our rally. This is how democracy is being strangled in Tripura,” said Chaudhury.

Despite these obstacles, the CPIM leader said the gathering’s turnout proved that people are fed up with the BJP government’s broken promises. “If BJP believes CPIM is irrelevant, why do they fear us so much? Why stop our supporters from reaching the rally? Why obstruct vehicles? They know the people’s resentment is growing,” he asserted.

Chaudhury also took aim at regional parties, accusing Tipra Motha and IPFT of betraying the tribal population. “They use words like ‘Tiprasa’ as an ATM card and ‘Thansa’ as a password to confuse people while working as brokers for another party. The people of Tripura must recognize this deception and rise against it,” he said.

The CPIM’s aggressive stance signals an intensified political battle in Tripura ahead of upcoming elections. With accusations of vote suppression and administrative bias, the opposition party is positioning itself as the main challenger to the ruling dispensation. Whether this gathering translates into electoral gains remains to be seen, but one thing is clear—Tripura’s political landscape is heating up.