Tripura Congress launches state-wide protests over alleged law and order collapse, accusing the BJP-led government of administrative failure and constitutional violations. Party to submit a mass deputation to the Human Rights Commission on November 3.
The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) has announced a series of state-wide protest programmes to be held through November and December, intensifying its campaign against what it described as a “shocking deterioration” in the state’s law and order situation.
The decision came after a crucial meeting of the party’s Legal Cell at the Pradesh Congress Bhavan on Saturday, where several advocates and legal professionals formally joined the Congress fold.
Addressing reporters after the meeting, Pradesh Congress President Ashish Kumar Saha accused the ruling BJP government of “failing on every front of governance,” alleging that the state administration has lost control over crime, corruption, and constitutional order. “The law and order machinery has completely collapsed in Tripura. The government has failed to protect its citizens and uphold the rule of law,” Saha asserted.
Congress to Move Human Rights Commission on November 3
As part of its agitation strategy, the Congress Legal Cell will submit a mass deputation to the Human Rights Commission on November 3. The memorandum will highlight alleged human rights violations and “growing curbs on citizens’ fundamental freedoms.”
“The people’s fundamental rights—including the right to life, the right to free expression both inside and outside Parliament, and the right to access information—are under grave threat,” Saha said. “There seems to be a calculated move to erode the constitutional framework that guarantees democracy and justice to every citizen.”
He further warned that if the state government continues to ignore citizens’ concerns, the Congress would intensify its movement, both legally and politically, across all eight districts.
Attack on Police Officer Sparks Outrage
Referring to the recent attack on the officer-in-charge of Belonia police station, Saha termed it a “clear reflection of administrative breakdown.” The incident, which shocked the police fraternity, has sparked fresh debate over the deteriorating security environment in southern Tripura.
“When even police officers are being assaulted in uniform, what safety can ordinary citizens expect? This shows complete administrative collapse,” Saha said. He also questioned the government’s response to the incident, alleging that no meaningful action has been taken against the culprits so far.
Rise in Drug Crimes and Public Insecurity
The Congress president expressed deep concern over the surge in drug-related crimes, especially in border districts. He claimed that Tripura’s strategic position along international borders has made it a vulnerable hub for narcotics smuggling, but the state government has failed to act decisively.
“The Chief Minister, Dr. Manik Saha, continues to be a silent spectator while drug trafficking and crimes against women are increasing daily,” he alleged. “The youth are being destroyed by drugs, yet there is no strong policy or enforcement mechanism in place to counter the menace.”
Saha further emphasized that the Congress will not remain passive. “Our upcoming protests are aimed at awakening the government and mobilizing public support to restore constitutional governance and accountability,” he said.
Congress Calls for Public Participation
According to party insiders, the upcoming programmes will include rallies, sit-ins, legal awareness campaigns, and district-level demonstrations. The Congress plans to involve students, lawyers, and civil society members in a state-wide campaign to “defend democratic values.”
Party leaders have directed all district units to begin preparations for the November events and to mobilize maximum public participation. “This movement will not just be political—it will be a people’s campaign to reclaim their rights,” Saha stated.
Political analysts believe that the Congress’s renewed activism comes at a time when the opposition is seeking to regain lost ground in Tripura ahead of the next electoral cycle. The party hopes that the law and order issue, coupled with citizen discontent, could help rebuild its grassroots support.
A Call for Accountability
The Congress’s aggressive stance marks a significant escalation in its political campaign against the BJP-led government in Tripura. While the ruling dispensation has yet to issue an official response, observers note that growing incidents of violence, administrative lapses, and civic insecurity have created a palpable sense of unease among citizens.
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As the Congress gears up for its November protests and Human Rights Commission deputation, Tripura’s political temperature is expected to rise sharply in the coming weeks.
