The political landscape was rocked by a press conference held by former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday, where his vague allegations of “outside influence” within the BJP sparked sensation and wild speculations about the state of affairs within the party. While Deb refrained from providing specific details, his statements opened up an unprecedented discussion on party functioning and internal dynamics.
There had been murmurs within the party that Deb, who is also currently overseeing party affairs in Haryana, had harbored long-standing dissatisfaction with certain party leaders. However, until now, he had not made any formal allegations and had actively participated in various political campaigns and social activities as assigned to him.
Observers noted that the Sunday press meet was unexpected and departed from the usual norm of BJP leaders refraining from making public statements about party matters. It became apparent during the press conference that Deb had intended to divulge more information but subsequently restrained himself following instructions from higher-ranking party officials.
Following the press conference, Deb promptly cut short his visit and returned to New Delhi, while Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha returned to Agartala. Upon his arrival, the Chief Minister hastened to the BJP party office, where he held closed-door meetings with party functionaries. Party President Rajib Bhattacharjee, also taken aback by the sudden allegations, expressed his intention to personally engage with Deb regarding the matter.
The fallout from Deb’s press conference has left the BJP in a state of uncertainty, prompting internal discussions to address the situation. Party leaders are now faced with the challenge of managing the implications of Deb’s allegations and maintaining cohesion within the party. The course of action and potential resolution to this unprecedented development remain uncertain, as party members eagerly await further updates on the matter.
