Left Front and Congress ultimately decided to fight it out jointly in the two Lok Sabha Seats as I.N.D.I.A block . While Congress had already announced its candidate for the West Tripura General TPCC president Asish Saha, the CPM – bigger partner of the Left Front announced its candidate for East Tripura seat. Here Rajendra Reag will fight it out against BJP candidate Kriti Singh -who is actually a TIPRA Motha nominee.
The announcement came during a press conference led by LF convener Narayan Kar, where the party’s strategic moves for the upcoming Lok Sabha and assembly by-polls took center stage.
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Earlier the CPM held a high level meeting where Politburo members like Manik sarkar, Prakash Karat et al were present.
Rajendra Reang, a seasoned politician and former MLA, emerged as the chosen contender to represent the CPM in the East Tripura Lok Sabha seat. This constituency, earmarked for Scheduled Tribes (ST), holds immense importance in the electoral landscape of the region. Reang’s nomination signifies the party’s commitment to field candidates with strong grassroots connections and a deep understanding of the concerns of tribal communities.
Meanwhile, Ratan Das, another stalwart within the CPM ranks, has been nominated to contest the by-polls for the Ramnagar 7 assembly constituency. Das, a former CPI-M MLA and current West District Committee Secretary, brings a wealth of experience and organizational acumen to the table. His candidacy underscores the CPM’s efforts to consolidate its presence in local governance structures.
In the East Tripura Lok Sabha seat, Rajendra Reang will find himself pitted against Kriti Singh, the candidate fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The electoral battle in this constituency promises to be closely contested, with both parties vying for supremacy in a region marked by diverse socio-political dynamics.
CPIM State Secretary, Jitendra Chowdhury, used the occasion to reaffirm the Left front’s support for their ally, the Indian National Congress (INC), in the West Tripura Lok Sabha seat. This strategic alliance aims to bolster the prospects of victory for the Congress nominee, Ashish Kumar Saha, in what is expected to be a keenly watched electoral contest.
However, amidst these electoral maneuvers, Chowdhury did not mince words in criticizing the alleged clandestine ties between the BJP and the TIPRA Motha party. He accused TIPRA Motha leaders of reneging on their commitment to champion the cause of Greater Tripura Land, suggesting that their primary motive was to secure power through an alliance with the ruling dispensation.
Chowdhury’s remarks underscored the broader narrative of political realignments and ideological contestations unfolding in Tripura. He called upon all secular political formations and conscientious voters to rally behind the CPM candidate, emphasizing the imperative of restoring democracy and pluralism in the state’s polity.
Furthermore, Narayan Kar echoed Chowdhury’s sentiments, highlighting the personal sacrifices made by Rajendra Reang’s family in the struggle against militancy. Kar lamented the prevailing socio-economic challenges, ranging from corruption and unemployment to rising prices and religious extremism, attributing them to the incumbent government’s policies.
In conclusion, the unveiling of candidates by the CPM signals the onset of an intense electoral battle in Tripura, characterized by shifting alliances, ideological contests, and the quest for democratic renewal. As the state braces itself for the upcoming polls, the stakes have never been higher, with the fate of its political future hanging in the balance.
