Agartala, November 10, 2025: Tripura’s Leader of Opposition and CPIM state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury on Monday accused the BJP-led government of corruption, fear-driven governance, and attempts to suppress democratic voices.
Addressing a massive gathering of workers, youth and marginalized communities organized by CITU Tripura State Committee in Agartala city, Chaudhury proclaimed, “Working people cannot be defeated, they never accept defeat, and today you have proven that.”
Chaudhury praised the resilience of the working class, asserting that despite transport disruptions and threats in recent days, the people had gathered in defiance of intimidation. He criticized the administration for allegedly attempting to block the rally through indirect means, such as scheduling religious events and fairs at the Astabal ground — a historic venue for political mobilization.
The CPIM leader accused the BJP-IPFT-Tipra Motha coalition of being “directionless” and “fearful and panicked”, claiming the government is seeking escape routes as public discontent grows. He alleged that the government had spent hundreds of crores to build a massive infrastructure in Hapania, only to use it for commercial fairs while denying space for democratic gatherings.
Chaudhury said the rally was not about charity or unethical demands, but about the rightful claim to the value of labor and intellect. “You’re demanding the rightful value of your labor, your skills, your intellect — so why shouldn’t you be allowed to hold this gathering?” he asked, cautioning that such assemblies reveal the shortcomings of the ruling government’s 7.5 years in power.
Participants included tea garden and rubber plantation workers, construction laborers, unemployed youth, and daily wage earners. Chaudhury emphasized that the movement is rooted in democratic rights and social justice, vowing to raise demands of farmers, jhum cultivators, and workers from across Tripura.
He criticized the use of religious and cultural events as tools to hinder political mobilization, saying, “Organize kirtans, hold Saturday pujas on Tuesdays, this doesn’t reflect their strength or courage.”
Chaudhury accused the BJP-IPFT-Tipra Motha alliance of forming governments based on “false promises” and “black money”, alleging a competition of corruption between the state government and the ADC. He warned that the youth of Tripura are being diverted from organized resistance through emotional manipulation and divisive slogans.
Referring to Tipra Motha’s shifting narratives from “Greater Tipraland” to “One Northeast”, he said these are tactics to distract the tribal population and sustain a government that lacks legitimacy.
Looking beyond Tripura, Chaudhury pointed to the upcoming Bihar election results on November 14, suggesting that a reversal of BJP’s fortunes there could mark the beginning of its decline nationwide. “If the people of Bihar can thwart the conspiracies against them, then the downfall of the BJP will inevitably begin from Bihar,” he said.
He concluded with a call to uphold democratic voices and resist attempts to silence dissent, citing rising concerns over drug trade, crimes against women, and the state’s deteriorating image in national crime records.
