Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury strongly criticized Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha over remarks that CPI(M) has “gone bankrupt,” alleging governance failures, corruption, delayed wages, law and order concerns, urban flooding, and public service shortcomings in Tripura while accusing the BJP government of failing to address people’s issues.
A fresh political confrontation unfolded in Tripura on Saturday as Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury launched a strong rebuttal to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha’s reported remark that the CPI(M) has “gone bankrupt.” Chaudhury dismissed the allegation and instead turned the spotlight on what he described as the BJP-led government’s shortcomings in governance and public administration.
Reacting to the Chief Minister’s statement, the veteran CPI(M) leader said that political rhetoric cannot overshadow the challenges faced by ordinary citizens across the state. According to him, the real issue before the people of Tripura is not the condition of the opposition party but the performance of the government entrusted with running the state.
Chaudhury alleged that the administration has failed to deliver effectively in several crucial sectors. He claimed that Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has retained direct control over numerous departments, yet key areas such as home affairs, rural development, urban development, education, healthcare, and law and order continue to face persistent challenges. He argued that concentrating responsibility within a limited leadership structure has not resulted in improved governance and has instead exposed weaknesses in administrative functioning.
The Opposition leader further alleged that people across Tripura are experiencing daily hardships due to a range of civic and infrastructural issues. He pointed to recurring urban flooding, traffic congestion, power disruptions, and what he described as declining standards in public services. According to Chaudhury, these concerns have become significant challenges for residents in different parts of the state.
He also raised concerns over law and order, alleging an increase in criminal activities, including drug trafficking and smuggling. Chaudhury claimed that the government has not taken sufficient steps to address these issues and that public confidence in the administration is being affected by such developments.
Focusing on rural development, the CPI(M) leader alleged irregularities in the implementation of welfare programmes and public schemes. He claimed that workers engaged under the 100-day employment programme continue to face delays in receiving wages. He further alleged that corruption remains a concern in several block-level offices and that isolated actions against a few individuals have failed to address systemic problems.
Responding directly to the Chief Minister’s criticism of CPI(M), Chaudhury said the BJP should first evaluate its own performance before targeting the opposition. He argued that public dissatisfaction over governance issues is growing and that attempts to divert attention through political attacks will not change ground realities.
The Leader of Opposition also suggested that increasing internal pressures within the ruling party may be contributing to its aggressive political messaging. According to him, the BJP is attempting to project confidence despite facing criticism over governance-related issues.
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The exchange marks another chapter in the ongoing political contest between the ruling BJP and the opposition CPI(M) in Tripura, with both sides sharpening their attacks ahead of future political battles in the state.
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