Agartala: The Tripura Pradesh Congress has accused the BJP-led coalition government of deliberately fostering ethnic divisions and creating an atmosphere of unrest across the state in the run-up to the elections for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC).
Congress Alleges Fabricated Political Conflict
In a press conference, Tripura Congress spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty alleged that the two primary partners in the state’s ruling alliance have been orchestrating a fabricated political conflict to mislead citizens and instil fear among the public. Congress asserted that tensions between the hill and plain regions of Tripura started escalating during the recent electoral cycle in five other states, specifically during ADC polls. They claimed that it is the economically vulnerable tribal communities, as well as grassroots supporters of the ruling parties, who are most severely affected by this prevailing unrest.
Coordinated Strategy for 2028 Assembly Polls
According to Congress, such incidents are not isolated but part of a larger, coordinated political strategy aimed at influencing public sentiment in preparation for the 2028 assembly polls. The party emphasized that the ruling coalition is using divisive tactics to secure electoral advantages, targeting tribal communities and creating a sense of insecurity among the populace.
About the Author: Biswendu Bhattacharjee is a seasoned journalist and the Times of India correspondent based in Agartala, Tripura. He has been reporting on political, social, and regional developments in northeast India and is one of the oldest TOI men on the ground.
