Manik Sarkar Slams CM Saha Over Tripura Election Violence

Agartala: Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar lashed out at current Chief Minister Manik Saha this Sunday. He claims Saha's recent comments about poll-related violence will only embolden troublemakers in the ruling BJP. The dispute follows a violent clash at Colonel Chowmuhani involving CPI(M) workers.

Sarkar visited several injured party members at their homes to assess the fallout. These victims were ambushed while returning from door-to-door canvassing and placing campaign materials. "After completing their campaign activities, the workers were returning home when they came under attack. Several of them sustained injuries, some of which were serious," Sarkar told reporters. The violence drew sharp backlash from locals, including women who took to the streets in protest.

Sarkar noted that even some local BJP leaders have voiced internal concerns regarding the attack. He blasted Saha for publicly dismissing the claims as a cynical attempt by the opposition to drum up public sympathy. Sarkar argues that the Chief Minister is failing his duty by casting victims as political manipulators. "The Chief Minister's reaction, as reported in the newspapers, is far from satisfactory. By suggesting that opposition parties are portraying themselves as victims to gain public sympathy, he is effectively encouraging the hooligan elements within his party," Sarkar stated. He maintains this rhetoric creates an environment where political attackers feel untouchable.