Former Chief Minister and CPM Politburo member, Manik Sarkar, launched a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government at the Centre, accusing it of collaborating with corporate entities and communal forces to exploit the nation. Sarkar made these allegations while addressing a gathering organized by the state committee of the CITU (Centre of Indian Trade Unions) in Agartala.
Sarkar asserted, “The BJP has escalated its assault on the working-class people of the country by aligning with corporate interests.” He went on to claim that the BJP government, which he described as adopting a fascistic policy to govern the nation, was actively working to undermine the rights of working-class individuals, including farmers and laborers.
The former Chief Minister expressed disappointment with the “double-engine government” in Tripura, which is led by the Modi-led government at the Centre. He argued that this government had not formulated any alternative policies aimed at improving the conditions of the working-class population in the state.
Recalling the convention held on August 24 in Delhi, jointly organized by the CITU and Samyukta Kisan Morcha (SKM), Sarkar explained that its objective was to bolster campaigns against BJP-led governments at various states and at the Centre.
Sarkar criticized the BJP government for disregarding the demands of farmers’ organizations and stated, “Over the past few years, it has been observed that MPs from the ruling government have attempted to stifle the voices of opposition MPs who have raised concerns about challenges faced by workers and laborers, such as rising unemployment, diminishing job security, and increasing prices of essential goods in Parliament.”
Echoing the slogan from the August 24 convention, Sarkar called for the need to oust the BJP government from the Centre in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha election. He emphasized the importance of forming a democratic government through the collective efforts of anti-BJP parties. Sarkar’s remarks underscore the growing political tension in the country as various parties and leaders position themselves for the next general election.
