AGARTALA | AUGUST 25, 2026: Midst escalating political tensions following reported clashes and allegations surrounding the Vidyasagar market incident near Agartala, the 13-Pratapgarh Mandal BJP organized a counter-protest street rally (Pratibadhi Pathasabha) on Tuesday.
Addressing party workers and local residents, leadership from the BJP Sadar Urban District strongly refuted opposition allegations, presenting the party’s stance while demanding an impartial administrative probe into the occurrence.
Key Deliberations & Counter-Allegations
- Refutation of Opposition Claims: Speaking at the demonstration, BJP Sadar Urban District President Asim Bhattacharjee dismissed allegations leveled against BJP supporters by the CPI(M) as completely baseless and politically motivated.
- Allegations of Violence Against BJP Workers: Party leadership alleged that miscreants backed by the opposition targeted and attacked BJP activists who were participating in a peaceful rally near Vidyasagar market, severely disrupting the democratic environment.
- Demand for Fair Investigation: The leadership urged local law enforcement authorities to conduct a thorough and neutral inquiry into the violence to uncover the truth and penalize the actual perpetrators.
- Public Mobilization: The protest rally saw significant turnout from party workers, supporters, and residents of the 13-Pratapgarh constituency, with leaders calling for vigilance against administrative disruption.
Key Leadership Present
- Asim Bhattacharjee: President, BJP Sadar Urban District.
- Swapna Das: President, 13-Pratapgarh Mandal BJP.
- Executive office bearers and organizational leaders of the Pratapgarh Mandal unit.
