Pradyot Bikram Manikya demands end to unauthorized campaign usage in Tripura

Agartala: Pradyot Bikram Manikya filed a formal complaint with the Tripura State Election Commission on November 14. He wants candidates to stop using his name, photos, and videos in current Urban Local Body elections. He quit active politics to focus on his health and the Tiprasa Accord. He is finished with campaigns.

Manikya claims parties are plastering his face on posters, banners, and digital ads without asking. He never gave them permission. This unauthorized use tricks voters into thinking he supports specific candidates or parties. He argues this behavior violates his privacy and the Model Code of Conduct. It hurts election integrity.

He warned these groups publicly before going to the commission. He told them to pull the materials down immediately. Now, he wants the election commission to step in. He urged officials to force parties and observers to strip his likeness from all print, physical, and digital platforms. The commission needs to act fast. Manikya noted: "He expressed his willingness to provide specific instances and supporting documentation of the alleged violations if required by the commission."