By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | March 8, 2026
AGARTALA: Following the conclusion of its two-day 10th State Conference, the Tripura Tapshili Jati Samannay Samiti (a front of the CPIM) held a major press conference at the Agartala Town Hall today. Re-elected General Secretary Sudhan Das and President Ratan Bhowmik addressed the media, outlining the organization’s future roadmap and launching a scathing attack on the ruling BJP government’s “anti-Dalit” policies.
Organizational Expansion and New Leadership
General Secretary Sudhan Das announced a significant expansion of the Samiti’s leadership structure to strengthen its grassroots presence:
- State Committee: Expanded from 127 to 159 members.
- Secretariat: A new 22-member executive body has been formed.
- Network: The Samiti now operates through 661 Primary Committees, 163 Anchal Committees, 23 Sub-divisional Committees, and 8 District Committees.
- Membership Drive: Current membership stands at 67,737. The conference has set an ambitious target to double this to 1,35,000 members in the coming term.
Conference Statistics
The two-day session saw participation from 617 delegates, including 68 women representatives. A total of 28 delegates took part in the detailed discussions regarding the socio-economic condition of the Scheduled Caste (SC) community in Tripura.
“Dalits Under Siege”: Allegations Against the BJP Govt
Sudhan Das alleged that the Scheduled Caste population is facing unprecedented challenges under the double-engine government.
”Across the country and within our state, attacks on Dalits have increased. Economic exploitation is at its peak. The central budget has systematically reduced the SC Sub-Plan funds, depriving our youth of education and employment opportunities,” Das stated.
Key grievances raised during the conference:
- Job Crisis: The Samiti accused the BJP of “betraying” the unemployed youth, claiming that job opportunities in the public sector have vanished.
- Social Distress: In a startling claim, Sudhan Das stated that poverty has reached such levels that reports of people being forced to sell their children are emerging.
- Infrastructure Failure: Representatives highlighted the severe shortage of teachers in schools and the lack of drinking water, forcing citizens to protest on the streets.
- ADC Corruption: The conference discussed the “looting of funds” within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) areas and the suffering of marginalized communities therein.
Resolutions and Future Action
The 10th State Conference adopted 8 major resolutions, including a call to ensure the victory of Left Front candidates in the upcoming ADC and other local body elections. A 10-point charter of demands was also accepted.
Upcoming Protest Calendar:
- Foot Marches (Padayatra): To be organized across all subdivisions.
- Market Meetings: Awareness campaigns at local markets.
- Mass Deputations: To administrative offices to demand SC rights.
- Statewide Movement: A massive mobilization is planned for December to demand the ouster of the “oppressive” BJP government.
The conference concluded with a unified call to protect the reservation system and restore the dignity of the Scheduled Caste community in Tripura.
