Manik Sarkar has called for a united secular front to challenge the BJP-RSS influence in Tripura. The former chief minister has urged opposition parties and secular forces to come together to counter what he describes as divisive policies harming the state’s democratic fabric. He has criticized the current government for its alleged failures, including rising unemployment, economic distress, and the suppression of dissent.
He has accused the BJP-led administration of neglecting the people’s real issues while focusing on communal politics. Addressing a gathering, he has said that Tripura needs an alternative that prioritizes development, social harmony, and democratic rights. He has pointed out that the ruling party has been using fear and intimidation to silence critics and opposition voices. According to him, a united front is necessary to restore the state’s democratic values.
He has also accused the BJP-RSS of damaging Tripura’s secular and pluralistic culture. He has claimed that efforts to polarize communities have intensified under the current administration. According to him, incidents of violence against minorities and political opponents have increased. He has alleged that the government has used state machinery to weaken opposition parties while failing to address pressing concerns like inflation and corruption.
He has emphasized the need for opposition parties to rise above their differences and work together. He has urged leftist, centrist, and regional parties to come together under a broad-based alliance. He has said that without unity, the BJP-RSS will continue to exploit divisions and maintain its hold on power. He has warned that the failure to build a strong secular front will allow further erosion of democratic institutions.
He has also pointed out the declining state of Tripura’s economy. According to him, the BJP-led government has failed to generate employment and provide relief to struggling businesses. He has cited the closure of industries and declining agricultural output as signs of economic mismanagement. He has claimed that the state government has prioritized political propaganda over governance.
He has criticized the government’s handling of education and healthcare. He has said that schools and hospitals have suffered due to inadequate funding and mismanagement. He has claimed that privatization and neglect have worsened the situation for the poor and marginalized communities. He has also accused the government of failing to protect workers’ rights and of siding with corporate interests at the expense of the common people.
He has expressed concern over the state’s law and order situation. He has alleged that political violence has increased and that attacks on opposition leaders and activists have become common. He has claimed that the administration has failed to act against those responsible and has instead shielded them. According to him, this has created an atmosphere of fear and lawlessness.
He has also questioned the BJP’s promises made before elections. According to him, the party has failed to deliver on its commitments regarding job creation, infrastructure development, and price control. He has said that the people of Tripura have been misled by false assurances. He has urged voters to see through what he calls the BJP’s deceptive tactics.
He has highlighted the need for an inclusive and people-centric governance model. According to him, the state must return to policies that focus on social welfare and equitable development. He has said that only a secular and democratic front can ensure that Tripura moves forward without division and hatred.
He has called upon citizens to remain vigilant and resist attempts to divide them along religious and political lines. He has said that the people of Tripura have the power to bring change through collective action and democratic means. He has encouraged them to support efforts aimed at rebuilding the state’s democratic foundation.
