CPI(M) leader Jitendra Choudhury accuses the BJP, IPFT, and TIPRA Motha of promoting divisive politics at the 9th subdivision-level Ganamukti Parishad conference in Gandacherra. He urges unity among democratic and secular forces ahead of the upcoming ADC elections.
The 9th subdivision-level conference of the Ganamukti Parishad (GMP) unfolded on Wednesday at the Gandacherra Town Hall, drawing significant attention from political observers as CPI(M) State Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Choudhury delivered a fiery critique of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its regional allies. Choudhury inaugurated the programme with a strong message, accusing the BJP, the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT), and TIPRA Motha of engaging in divisive politics that threatens social harmony and democratic values in Tripura.
Addressing reporters after the session, Choudhury said that although the three parties operate under different banners, their political motives and actions reflect a shared agenda. According to him, their strategies collectively undermine the unity of the people for their own political survival. “TIPRA Motha wants to bring back monarchy, while the BJP is trying to create unrest by sowing seeds of religious and caste-based division. All these parties are working to protect their own interests by destroying the unity of the people,” he asserted.
Choudhury’s remarks come at a critical time, with the preparations for the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) elections already underway. The political discourse in the state has intensified over issues of tribal identity, regional aspirations, and development rights. In this climate, the Ganamukti Parishad conference served as an important platform to discuss future strategies and organisational strengthening.
The CPI(M) leader underlined that the primary objective of the conference was not merely to review the organisation’s performance but to chalk out a clear roadmap for uniting democratic and secular forces across the state. He stressed that unity among progressive groups is essential to counter what he described as the “dangerous politics of division” being propagated by the ruling establishment and its allies.
“We must bring together all voices committed to democratic principles, social justice, and communal harmony,” Choudhury said, urging party supporters to remain vigilant against attempts to fracture the social fabric. He emphasised the need to reach out to people at the grassroots level, especially in the tribal-dominated regions where political competition has intensified.
Taking a sharp dig at TIPRA Motha, Choudhury accused the party leadership of misguiding the tribal population through emotional slogans and unrealistic promises. “Those who shout ‘Tiprasa Thansa’ and play with the emotions of the people are the very ones responsible for bringing disaster to the tribal society,” he claimed. According to him, the party’s rhetoric is aimed at consolidating political influence rather than addressing genuine developmental concerns.
He further alleged that the ruling BJP government has failed to uphold the interests of both tribal and non-tribal communities and is instead deepening fault lines with policies that encourage polarisation. Choudhury pointed out that the continuous push for ideological dominance, coupled with attempts to suppress dissent, is steering the state away from democratic values. “The BJP talks about development, but their actions reveal an agenda of control, division, and destabilisation. Tripura needs unity, not fragmentation,” he said.
The conference also saw discussions on economic challenges, land rights, employment issues, and the growing grievances of tribal communities. Leaders of the Ganamukti Parishad emphasised the urgent need for policy interventions that prioritise equitable development and protect the identity and rights of indigenous populations. Several speakers highlighted how unemployment, land alienation, and lack of infrastructural development have compounded frustrations among people living in interior regions.
Party members resolved to intensify their outreach campaigns, strengthen booth-level organisations, and build coalitions with like-minded groups ahead of the ADC polls. The conference concluded with a call for mass mobilisation to safeguard the rights of tribal people and uphold secular and democratic traditions.
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As the political atmosphere in Tripura heats up, Choudhury’s pointed criticism of the BJP and its allies is expected to add further momentum to the Opposition’s campaign narrative. With the ADC elections approaching, the ideological battle between competing visions for the state’s future is set to intensify.
