Agartala, Sept 24: Former Chief Minister and CPIM Politburo member Manik Sarkar launched a scathing attack on Tripura’s ruling government, accusing it of a complete breakdown in law and order, especially regarding crimes against women.
Speaking at a condolence event for CPIM Central Committee General Secretary Sitaram Yechury at Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhavan on Tuesday, Sarkar described the state’s situation as “a disgrace to civilisation and democracy.”
He called for organized resistance to the ongoing wave of crime and government indifference.
“There is no law and order in Tripura. Crimes against women are rampant and the government remains indifferent to the incidents that have occurred in the last one to one and a half months. This cannot continue,” Sarkar claimed.
Sarkar went on to accuse the government of undermining democracy and alleged that they are attempting to hold onto power through election rigging and corruption. “The current administration is trying to survive by turning elections into a farce and establishing a one-party dictatorship,” he stated, while highlighting the lack of action by the ruling party to condemn any of the recent incidents.
He also stressed on alleged corruption within the government during his address.
Sarkar claimed that no work gets done in offices without bribes and cited an example of a government officer linked to the Chief Minister’s office, accusing him of favoritism.
“This officer is giving contractors undue advantages. And everyone in the party knows it,” he said.
Sarkar also expressed his dissatisfaction with the government’s relief efforts following the recent floods and questioned the whereabouts of the Rs 564 crore package announced by the Chief Minister.
Besides, he alleged that the BJP, RSS and Vishwa Hindu Parishad were responsible for instigating communal tension, specifically in Ranirbazar and Gandacherra as hot spots for planned provocative activities.
Sarkar urged the public to organize street movements to press the government to address the basic needs of the people. Several CPIM leaders, including Prakash Karat and Jitendra Chaudhury, were present at the event.
