The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has condemned the Bharatiya Janata Party for filing police complaints against former Tripura chief minister Manik Sarkar, who was booked for allegedly inciting “Jangi-type” protests aimed at ousting the BJP government.
Police registered a case against Sarkar following a complaint lodged by the BJP, alleging that he made inflammatory remarks during a public rally and urged supporters to stage “Jangi-type” demonstrations to challenge the ruling party’s policies, which the party described as “atrocious, anti‑people and divisive.”
CPI(M) leaders termed the filing of complaints as a politically motivated attempt to silence dissent and intimidate opposition figures.
The development comes amid heightened friction between the ruling BJP and opposition parties in Tripura, with the case highlighting the growing use of legal mechanisms to address political speech.
Analysis: The registration of a criminal complaint against a former chief minister signals a strategic effort by the BJP to curb criticism and limit public mobilization against its governance, potentially influencing voter perceptions ahead of upcoming state elections. The move also underscores the contentious role of protest rhetoric in the state’s political discourse, as opposition parties continue to organize demonstrations against perceived anti‑people policies.
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https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/tripura/cpim-slams-bjp-for-lodging-police-complaints-against-ex-cm-manik-sarkar/article71358825.ece
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