AGARTALA | SEPTEMBER 6, 2026: Senior leaders of the Revolutionary Socialist Party (RSP) gathered for a press conference at the RSP State Office in Agartala, where All India General Secretary Manoj Bhattacharya launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led central and state governments. He alleged an erosion of democratic values, persistent intimidation of political opponents, systematic suppression of media freedom, and foreign policy maneuvers driven by corporate interests.
The press conference was attended by prominent state and national leaders, including RSP State Secretary Dipak Deb, All India Leader Partha Sarathi Dasgupta, former state minister Joy Gobinda Debroy, and Gopal Chandra Das.
Key Highlights & Allegations Raised by RSP Leadership
- ‘Politics of Vendetta’ and Intimidation: Manoj Bhattacharya strongly condemned the systematic intimidation surrounding the All India Krishak Sabha (AIKS) conference and rally on September 1. He alleged that political opponents targeted rural livelihoods, claiming that poison was deliberately mixed into fish ponds in specific areas, destroying fish stocks worth lakhs of rupees to penalize supporters.
- Crisis of Democracy: Emphasizing that public assemblies, peaceful rallies, and open political dialogue are fundamental rights in a constitutional democracy, Bhattacharya warned that suppressing these freedoms damages the social fabric of the state.
- Suppression of Media Freedom: The RSP General Secretary accused the central government of spending vast amounts of public funds to influence and control independent journalism, calling the erosion of media freedom “deeply concerning and shameful for Indian democracy.”
- Foreign Policy and Corporate Cronyism: Bhattacharya criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s foreign visits, alleging that diplomatic tours—including past official visits to Sri Lanka—frequently prioritized the commercial expansion of the Adani Group over broader national interests.
Statement by RSP General Secretary Manoj Bhattacharya
Addressing journalists at the RSP State Office, Manoj Bhattacharya reiterated the party’s stance against authoritarian governance:
“In a democratic nation, citizens have an absolute right to assemble, discuss, and protest peacefully. The politics of fear and destruction—such as poisoning fish ponds to crush political dissent—is unacceptable. Furthermore, using state machinery and public money to muzzle the free press while using foreign diplomacy to champion corporate monopolies undermines the fundamental principles of our Constitution.”
Event Summary
- Event: RSP National & State Leadership Joint Press Conference.
- Venue: RSP State Headquarters, Agartala.
- Key Speakers: Manoj Bhattacharya (All India General Secretary), Dipak Deb (State Secretary), Partha Sarathi Dasgupta, Joy Gobinda Debroy (Former Minister), Gopal Chandra Das.
- Core Agenda: Condemning political violence, defending media freedom, opposing corporate cronyism, and protecting democratic rights in Tripura.
- Date: Sunday, September 6, 2026.
