Tripura MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb has accused the Communist Party of India (Marxist) of functioning as a broker for China, questioning the party’s loyalty and relevance in today’s political landscape. Addressing party workers in Agartala, the senior BJP leader alleged that the CPI(M), which once dominated Tripura politics, now serves foreign interests while holding no influence in the country it idolizes.
Deb’s comments, which came during a Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) outreach event ahead of upcoming local elections, stirred a fresh political storm. “The CPI(M) has no presence or relevance in modern-day China. But here in India, they pretend to be the torchbearers of Chinese ideology. In reality, they act more like brokers for China than a party committed to Indian interests,” he said.
CPI(M)’s ‘Foreign Bias’ vs. National Priorities
Biplab Deb didn’t hold back as he accused the CPI(M) of promoting outdated and foreign-centric ideologies at the cost of national development. He alleged that the party, which once ruled Tripura for over two decades, failed to bring any lasting reforms or create sustainable livelihoods for the youth.
“They ruled Tripura for 25 years and left it impoverished. No infrastructure, no employment, and no direction. The BJP, in just a few years, has given the people of Tripura better roads, medical colleges, digital connectivity, and real governance. Yet CPI(M) leaders talk like they still matter,” said Deb.
He further emphasized the Modi government’s foreign policy as proof of India’s strong and independent stand globally, contrasting it with what he called the CPI(M)’s “foreign obsession.”
National Reactions and Political Fallout
The comments triggered swift reactions from political circles. BJP supporters echoed Deb’s sentiments, calling the CPI(M) outdated and anti-national. BJP leaders in Tripura and Delhi defended the remarks, saying they reflect the party’s larger narrative of nationalism versus foreign influence.
On the other hand, the CPI(M) condemned the statement, calling it an attempt to divert attention from the BJP’s own governance failures. A senior CPI(M) leader in Tripura said, “Biplab Deb is trying to stay politically relevant by attacking us. But people remember his time as CM and the chaos that followed. These statements are aimed at polarizing public opinion.”
Despite the rebuttal, Deb’s comments found traction among segments of the public and on social media, where debates about ideological loyalty and national interest dominated trending discussions.
Background: CPI(M)’s Diminishing Influence
Once a dominant force in Tripura and a major stakeholder in Indian politics, the CPI(M) has seen its influence diminish steadily over the past decade. The 2018 Tripura Assembly elections marked a historic shift, with the BJP ending 25 years of uninterrupted Left rule. Since then, the CPI(M) has struggled to reclaim ground in the state, facing defeats at multiple electoral levels.
Political analysts view Deb’s remarks as part of a larger strategy by the BJP to consolidate its base and continue portraying itself as the only viable nationalist alternative. “This is not just about Tripura. It’s a part of the BJP’s broader national campaign where they depict Left parties as outdated, foreign-influenced, and disconnected from modern India,” said a political observer based in Guwahati.
Call for Ideological Clarity
Deb concluded his speech by calling upon the people of Tripura, especially the youth, to reject what he termed as “ideological slavery to China” and instead embrace “New India’s progress under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.”
“CPI(M) may try to confuse people with its propaganda, but Tripura is not going back. We will not allow the agents of a foreign ideology to slow down our development,” he declared.
Explore More:
- Tripura BJP News – BJP Official Website
- CPI(M) Policies and History – cpim.org
- India-China Relations – Ministry of External Affairs
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