AGARTALA: The ongoing agitation demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan entered its sixth consecutive day in Agartala today, gaining significant political momentum as former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar visited the protest site near the Circuit House to extend his full support.
The demonstration, organized in solidarity with student protests at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and across the nation, continues to press for transparency, administrative accountability, and an end to examination irregularities.
Prominent Leaders Extend Solidarity
Accompanied by senior Left leaders, former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar interacted with the agitating youth and students who have been maintaining a sit-in demonstration.
Dignitaries Present at the Protest Site:
- Manik Sarkar: Former Chief Minister of Tripura and Politburo Member
- Sankar Prasad Dutta: Senior CITU leader and former MP
- Amal Chakraborty: Senior CPI(M) leader
- Representatives from various student-youth platforms and democratic organizations.
Call for Sustained Democratic Agitation
Addressing the gathering at the Circuit House area, Manik Sarkar commended the determination of the young protesters for standing up in defense of educational integrity and the rights of meritorious students. He emphasized that ensuring transparency and fair practices in the nation’s education system is essential to safeguarding the future of the country’s youth.
The Left leadership urged the agitators to continue their democratic and peaceful movement, reiterating that the demand for the Union Education Minister’s resignation reflects a widespread public demand for accountability.
Multi-Layered Security Deployment
In light of the high-profile political presence on the sixth day, the Tripura Police and security personnel reinforced barricades along the approaches to the Circuit House area. The sit-in continued peacefully, with student leaders declaring that the agitation will remain active until concrete administrative reforms are officially announced.
