Tripura CM Manik Saha Accuses CPIM of Plotting to Bury BJP Leaders Alive

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has accused the CPIM of digging graves to bury BJP leaders and workers alive before the Assembly elections in February. The CPIM has rejected the allegation as baseless.

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Agartala, Dec 12: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha launched a scathing attack on the CPIM, alleging that the party had dug holes on the ground to bury BJP leaders and workers alive before the Assembly elections held in February this year.

CPIM Rejects Allegations

Rejecting the allegation as baseless, the CPIM said the saffron party won the elections because of division of votes among non-BJP parties.

Saha's Grave Allegations

"We had inputs that many graves were dug for selective killing of BJP leaders and work by burying them alive as they were confident of winning the February 2023 elections. But it was foiled by the people as the BJP won the battle of the ballots,” Saha said.

Tribute to NLFT Victims

He was addressing a programme organised to pay tribute to 26 villagers who were killed by NLFT militants in the wee hours of December 12, 1996.

Saha's Criticism of CPIM-Congress Alliance

Alleging that the CPIM had committed an "unpardonable crime by abetting terror tactics” in the northeastern state, Saha said he felt pity for the Congress as it joined hands with the Left party ahead of the Assembly elections. The Congress had suffered a lot during the Communist regime, he said.

CPIM's Response

Reacting to the chief minister’s allegations, CPIM state secretary Jitendra Choudhury said the party does not believe in violence or terror tactics.

CPIM's Explanation for BJP's Victory

"The BJP didn't get a popular mandate in the 2023 Assembly elections as it secured less than 40 per cent of votes. Taking advantage of division of votes, they formed the government. They are worried and that’s why they brought such baseless allegations,” he said.

The allegations and counter-allegations between the BJP and CPIM highlight the intense political rivalry in Tripura. As the state prepares for future elections, these accusations are likely to further polarise the political landscape.