AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 1, 2026: Former state BJP president and incumbent Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee addressed an interactive press conference at the state BJP headquarters, ‘Kushabhai Bhawan’, in Krishnanagar, Agartala. The press briefing focused on defending parliamentary decorum in the Tripura Legislative Assembly, countering Opposition rhetoric, and providing clarity on upcoming electoral dynamics in the state.
Key Highlights & Stances Taken
- Justifying Congress MLA’s Suspension: MP Rajib Bhattacharjee strongly justified the expulsion of senior Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman by Speaker Rampada Jamatia under Rule 330. Terming the Speaker as the supreme authority of the House, he asserted that members must comply with rulings rather than creating disruptions and resorting to unparliamentary conduct.
- Rebuttal to Opposition Allegations: The BJP leader castigated top CPI(M) leaders—including former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and LOP Jitendra Chaudhury—for making “highly provocative” public statements. He accused them of inciting youth toward violent agitations and destabilizing social peace across the state.
- Clarification on Tipra Motha Alliance: Responding to media queries regarding seat-sharing for the upcoming TTAADC Village Committee elections, Bhattacharjee stated that while no formal alliance discussions have been finalized yet, the possibility of an electoral understanding cannot be ruled out. He urged the media and public not to rely on speculation.
Conference Overview
- Event: Press Conference & Media Interaction.
- Organizer: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tripura Pradesh Committee.
- Venue: ‘Kushabhai Bhawan’ (BJP State Headquarters), Krishnanagar, Agartala.
- Key Speaker: Rajib Bhattacharjee (Rajya Sabha MP & Former State BJP President).
- Date: Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
