Agartala, March 26 – Congress legislator Sudip Roy Barman has strongly criticized the absence of a principal opposition party in the Tripura Assembly, calling it a significant setback for the state government. His comments came in response to the ongoing boycott of the budget session by the CPI(M), the principal opposition party, which has expressed dissatisfaction with the Speaker’s conduct.
Barman pointed out that the opposition’s decision to boycott the session is a reflection of the administration’s loss of dignity. He suggested that a functioning opposition is vital for the health of democratic governance, and the lack of one in the current assembly signals a troubling trend. The CPI(M) has alleged that the Speaker of the House has shown bias during the proceedings, which they claim prompted their decision to withdraw from the remaining days of the session. According to party officials, the Speaker’s actions undermined the integrity of the session and compromised the opposition’s ability to voice concerns effectively.
Barman also raised concerns about the state of governance in Tripura, claiming that ministers and legislators in the assembly are not adhering to the Chief Minister’s directives. He expressed disappointment over the lack of discipline within the ruling party’s ranks and emphasized that this misalignment between directives and actions within the government could further erode public trust in the administration.
The CPI(M)’s boycott underscores the growing political tensions in Tripura, particularly regarding the perceived lack of impartiality in the legislature’s functioning. The party’s protest is likely to continue to shape the discourse in the state’s political arena as it calls for a fairer and more transparent process within the assembly.
