By Firstdespatch Desk Sep 29, 2026
Agartala, Sept 29 (FD) Tripura Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury has criticised the BJP and Tipra Motha Party over incidents of violence and clashes reported during Monday’s Village Committee elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), raising concerns over the state’s law-and-order situation and the impartiality of the electoral process.
Reacting to incidents reported from Gomati district, Chaudhury alleged that the law-and-order situation in Tripura had deteriorated since the BJP came to power. He also expressed concern over alleged political interference in the elections, while acknowledging the efforts of the police and civil administration to conduct the polling process impartially.
“Attacks on officials should not take place. The police and civil administration have been working to conduct the election process impartially,” Chaudhury said, adding that any attempt to obstruct the electoral process should be dealt with strictly in accordance with the law.
He also questioned Tipra Motha’s position regarding allegations that BJP supporters were present near a strongroom. Chaudhury claimed that although Tipra Motha leaders had indicated that those involved would be arrested, political influence could affect subsequent police action.
He further criticised the BJP-Tipra Motha alliance, alleging that the state had witnessed a deterioration in law and order under the BJP-led government.
Referring to the incident at Warengbari in Gomati district, Chaudhury spoke about an alleged firing during polling in which a Tipra Motha candidate sustained a gunshot injury. Police said a candidate had been injured in the incident, while two other persons were also reported injured. Efforts were reportedly underway to identify those responsible.
Chaudhury also alleged that vehicles carrying people from outside the area arrived and attempted to interfere with polling. He claimed that vehicle registration numbers had been recorded and alleged that many of those involved were BJP supporters. These allegations have not been independently verified.
In a separate incident, a clash was reported near the Gamaria school strongroom in Gomati district, where Superintendent of Police Anirban Das and other police personnel sustained injuries.
The incidents have raised fresh concerns over security arrangements at polling stations and strongrooms, as well as the role of law enforcement agencies in preventing election-related violence.
Despite the reported violence, Chaudhury described the high voter turnout as a positive aspect of the elections. He said the Village Committee polls had witnessed significant public participation compared with elections held in the state in recent years, with voters turning out in substantial numbers to exercise their democratic rights.
The developments have brought renewed attention to the need for effective security arrangements, impartial policing and accountability in addressing complaints of election-related violence in Tripura. FD JK