By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 6, 2026
AGARTALA: In a stinging critique of the ruling establishment, the CPI(ML) Liberation Tripura State Committee has released a comprehensive appeal to the electorate ahead of the TTAADC General Elections and the 56-Dharmanagar Assembly bye-election scheduled for April 12, 2026. State Secretary Partha Karmakar called upon the people to build a “Greater Anti-Fascist United Front” to protect the Constitution and strengthen the Left movement in the state.
The party has officially fielded Comrade Gobinda Charan Jamatia as its candidate for the 21-Maharani-Chelagang (ST) constituency, contesting under the “Three Stars” flag symbol.
A “Triple-Engine” Crisis: Allegations Against the BJP
The CPI(ML) appeal paints a grim picture of the state’s socio-economic landscape under eight years of BJP rule. The party alleges that the “Triple-Engine” (Central, State, and Council) government has resulted in a total collapse of the rule of law.
Key Grievances Highlighted:
- Economic Distress: Skyrocketing prices of food, medicine, and essential goods.
- Unemployment: Over 50,000 vacant government posts remain unfilled while recruitment is stalled.
- Welfare Betrayal: Abolition of legal rights under MGNREGA, lack of stipends for students, and the failure to provide the promised ₹5,000 allowance to indigenous community leaders (Samajpatis).
- Environmental & Land Issues: Allegations of forest destruction in the name of development and the handover of tribal lands to private corporations for palm oil cultivation.
Critique of Tipra Motha and IPFT
The Liberation wing did not spare the ruling council party, Tipra Motha, labeling them as “opportunists.”
”Tipra Motha has failed to deliver on its core promises—be it the 8th Schedule inclusion of Kokborok, the Roman script issue, or the Tripartite Agreement. By staying aligned with the NDA while claiming to fight the state BJP, they are deceiving the simple-minded Tiprasa people. Corruption among their MDCs remains unpunished,” the statement read.
The party urged voters to defeat both Tipra Motha and IPFT candidates for their perceived proximity to the BJP.
Concerns Over Electoral Integrity
The CPI(ML) raised serious alarms regarding the conduct of the upcoming polls, specifically mentioning the import of EVMs from Madhya Pradesh and the reported absence of VVPAT (Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail) machines.
Furthermore, the party condemned the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls starting April 1. Citing data from West Bengal and Tamil Nadu—where millions of names were reportedly removed—the party termed the SIR “unconstitutional” and an attempt to disenfranchise voters.
Global Conflict and Local Impact
In a unique addition to the local poll narrative, Secretary Partha Karmakar linked the West Asia conflict (US-Israel vs. Iran) to the kitchens of Tripura.
- Foreign Policy: The party criticized the Modi government’s stance as a “surrender” to the US-Israel axis.
- Economic Blowback: The conflict is blamed for the current fuel crisis and rising commodity prices affecting local farmers and migrant workers from Tripura stationed in the Middle East.
The CPI(ML) Voting Guide:
- 21-Maharani-Chelagang (ST): Vote for Comrade Gobinda Charan Jamatia (Symbol: Three Stars).
- Other 27 TTAADC Seats: Vote for Left Front candidates.
- 56-Dharmanagar Bye-Election: Vote for the Left Front candidate to ensure a combined victory against the BJP.
The appeal concludes with a call to turn this election into a “platform for anti-war and pro-democracy struggle,” urging the people of the hills and plains to unite for the 125th Constitutional Amendment and the empowerment of the 6th Schedule.
