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Agartala: The CPI(M) in Tripura has announced a series of statewide demonstrations and mass deputations to challenge the ruling BJP government. Following a two-day state committee meeting, party leaders Jitendra Chaudhury and M.A. Baby detailed plans to address widespread public concerns including corruption, unemployment, rising crimes against women, and violations of labor rights.
Chaudhury accused the state government of utilizing the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls as a political mechanism to maintain power. He noted that similar tactics have been observed in other states like West Bengal and Bihar. Addressing the importance of these voting rights, Chaudhury stated, "We will work to protect the democratic voting rights of the people and ensure that they do not face difficulties because of the SIR process."
The party also reflected on recent election results, with Chaudhury attributing the outcome of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council polls to the influence of money and social divisions. He further criticized the Tipra Motha Party for failing to drive development for tribal communities. On a positive note, he welcomed the Supreme Court-mandated move to hold long-overdue Village Committee elections.
Economic distress remains a central focus for the party. Chaudhury claimed that a severe financial crisis in rural regions has forced over two lakh residents to migrate for work, with some even crossing into Bangladesh to secure livelihoods. To combat these issues, the CPI(M) will begin submitting mass deputations at government offices starting in early July. Further demonstrations against new labor codes and public safety failures are scheduled to commence on August 10.
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