By Firstdespatch Desk Jul 16, 2024
New Delhi, July 16 (FD) The opposition Congress on Tuesday heavily came down on the BJP led government in Tripura allegedly over the violence claiming that "state-sponsored terrorism" was taking place there ahead of the panchayat polls and the state was appearing to be treading down a "distressing path, echoing the turmoil witnessed in Manipur".
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has deputed Lok Sabha MPs Tariq Anwar and Gaurav Gogoi as the AICC Observers to Tripura with regard to the recent violence and attacks on party workers and offices by the ruling party after declaration of panchayat elections in the state.
Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, Congress leader Ajoy Kumar dubbed the BJP cadres as "congenital rioters" and claimed his party workers are facing continuous unjust and violent situations in Tripura.
"In Tripura, under the current BJP administration, life for the Congress workers unfolds in a daily struggle against targeted violence and intimidation simply for their political affiliation. The state has witnessed a disturbing breakdown of law and order, with the ruling party turning a blind eye to these atrocities,” PTI reports quoting Kumar.
The Congress leader said "state-sponsored terrorism" was being carried out in Tripura.
During the recent Lok Sabha elections, over 1,000 incidents of violence and electoral violations were reported, painting a grim picture of the deteriorating democratic norms in Tripura, he said.
"Shockingly, no substantial actions have been taken against the perpetrators, highlighting a stark disregard for justice and fairness under the current regime," Kumar said.
"The plight of Congress workers serves as a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by political dissenters in maintaining their democratic rights amidst an environment marred by unchecked aggression and impunity ", as reported by the country’s largest news agency quoting Kumar. FD JK