By Firstdespatch Desk Jun 19, 2026
Agartala, June 19 (FD) The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has announced a series of state-wide agitation programmes beginning in the first week of July, culminating in a civil disobedience movement on August 10, following deliberations at its two-day State Committee meeting held in Agartala.
Addressing a press conference at Dasarath Deb Smriti Bhavan on Friday, CPI (M) State Secretary and Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury said the meeting extensively reviewed recent electoral performances, including the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, Village Committee polls and the Dharmanagar Assembly by-election. Organisational issues and future political strategies were also discussed.
Chaudhury alleged that the ruling alliance had strengthened its position in tribal areas through divisive politics and fear-driven campaigns. He claimed that the state is witnessing growing public dissatisfaction over corruption, unemployment and governance-related issues, and asserted that the CPI (M) would intensify its mass movements to address these concerns.
Referring to the economic situation in rural areas, the Left leader alleged that many families are facing severe hardship due to a lack of employment opportunities. He further claimed that people critical of the government are often denied access to work and welfare benefits.
As part of its agitation roadmap, the CPI (M) will organise mass deputations to District Magistrates, Block Development Offices and ADC Zonal Offices across the state during the first week of July. The programmes will focus on demands related to employment generation, transparency in governance and action against corruption.
The party has also announced a state-wide civil disobedience movement on August 10 in protest against the labour codes introduced by the Central Government.
Chaudhury welcomed the recent Supreme Court verdict concerning Village Committee elections and urged citizens to participate in democratic movements aimed at protecting constitutional and democratic rights. He also expressed concern over the on-going Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls and stressed that no eligible voter should be deprived of voting rights during the exercise.
Meanwhile, CPI (M) General Secretary M. A. Baby criticised the BJP-led Central Government, alleging that several commitments made before coming to power remain unfulfilled. He claimed that unemployment has increased significantly over the past decade and said millions of young people across the country continue to face uncertainty regarding jobs and livelihoods.
Baby said the CPI (M) is strengthening its organisational base and expanding grassroots outreach in preparation for the next electoral battle, expected in about 19 months. FD JK