Political Tensions Rise: TMC and BJP Clash in Tripura
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized the TMC, labeling it a 'signboard' in the region. He accused the party of redirecting attention from a violent attack on BJP lawmakers in north Bengal. A TMC delegation's visit to Agartala follows alleged vandalism of their office by BJP activists.
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In a scathing attack, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha accused the Trinamool Congress (TMC) of devolving into a mere 'signboard' within the state. He claimed that the TMC's recent delegation visit to Agartala was a tactical move to divert national attention from a brutal attack on BJP lawmakers in north Bengal.
The situation escalated after a six-member TMC team from Kolkata visited Agartala following reports that their state headquarters was attacked, allegedly by BJP supporters. The backdrop of this conflict is a violent incident in north Bengal where BJP's MP Khagen Murmu and MLA Sankar Ghosh were assaulted while providing relief to flood-affected families.
Chief Minister Saha asserted that while a protest rally by the BJP denounced the attack, his government remains vigilant against politically fueled violence. He warned TMC against exacerbating tensions and emphasized the party's diminishing influence in Tripura.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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