Agartala, Nov 9 : BJP National General Secretary and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday expressed confidence in his party's prospects in the upcoming municipal and urban local body elections, claiming that the CPI(M) could fail to win any seats in the civic polls.
Speaking to reporters in Udaipur in Gomati district, Deb said his assessment was based on his longstanding interaction with people across rural and urban areas of the state. He claimed that Tripura's political landscape had changed significantly and voters were unlikely to favour a return of the Left Front to power.
The BJP leader said he remained connected with grassroots-level workers and ordinary citizens and had been closely monitoring the political mood across the state.
Deb also announced that he would stay in Tripura until the completion of the election process. Recalling his recent interaction with Agartala Mayor, he said he had conveyed his decision to remain in the state throughout the campaign and polling period before taking up other political engagements.
Targeting the CPI(M), the former chief minister alleged that the party had lost public confidence because of its past political record. He said voters had their own assessments of political parties and were more interested in the state's future than returning to earlier political arrangements.
Clarifying his criticism of the Left, Deb said his opposition was directed against Communist ideology and not individuals. He also accused Left leaders of acting against broader national interests and criticised alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during political protests.
Moving beyond electoral issues, Deb stressed the importance of protecting India's cultural and civilisational heritage. Referring to reported attacks on idols and religious symbols in neighbouring countries, he said preserving the country's traditions, identity and cultural values was essential.
He also highlighted welfare initiatives of the Narendra Modi government, particularly the free foodgrain distribution programme for economically weaker sections.
Deb said crores of beneficiaries across the country were receiving food assistance under the Centre's food security initiatives, describing them as significant welfare measures.
He maintained that welfare schemes, development initiatives and national identity would remain important themes in the BJP's political outreach.
His remarks came amid intensified political activity ahead of the November 27 municipal elections in Tripura, where parties are preparing to contest the Agartala Municipal Corporation and other urban local bodies.
Several political parties have stepped up their organisational activities and candidate selection processes as campaigning gathers momentum across the state.
