BJP veteran and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya on Monday accused workers of the Tipra Motha Party of unleashing large-scale violence following the declaration of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) election results, and warned that “no criminals will be spared”.
The remarks came after Bhattacharya visited BJP workers who have taken shelter at Saheed Bhagat Singh Yuva Awas in Agartala since the results were announced on April 17.
Alleging targeted attacks on party workers, he said incidents of violence, including vandalism of houses, were reported in the aftermath of the polls. “Not a single criminal will be spared,” he said, asserting that the BJP does not believe in violence and remains committed to development.
Bhattacharya said several BJP workers were forced to flee their homes due to the alleged violence and have been provided temporary shelter. According to him, arrangements have been made at six locations to accommodate those displaced.
“We want proper development of tribal areas and overall development of Tripura. People speak of ‘thansa’ (unity), but here unity is being misused. We must stop this and work together for ‘Ek Tripura, Shrestha Tripura’,” he said.
The BJP leader added that party functionaries are on the ground, meeting affected workers and assessing the situation.
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CM to review law and order
Bhattacharya said he has spoken to Chief Minister Manik Saha regarding the developments. The Chief Minister, who is currently in West Bengal, is expected to return soon and convene a high-level meeting to review the law and order situation.
“He is aware of everything and will take necessary steps. Arrangements will be made to ensure the safe return of our workers to their homes,” Bhattacharya said.
He further alleged that workers of the Tipra Motha Party were behind the incidents and claimed that attempts by authorities to arrest those involved were being obstructed.
“Whenever we try to arrest their workers, they block roads,” he said.
The allegations come amid heightened tensions in parts of Tripura following the TTAADC poll results, with political parties trading charges over the incidents of post-poll unrest.
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