Agartala, 6th June 2026: ‘Amra Bangali’ party on Saturday observed Black Day at its state headquarters in Shibnagar, Agartala, to mark the tragic events of June 6, 1980. As in previous years, the party paid homage to the victims and reiterated its long-standing demands for justice and compensation.
Party leaders including State Secretary Gouranga Rudra Pal, Publicity Secretary Dulal Ghosh, and Ashok Das laid floral tributes at the martyrs’ memorial before convening a discussion meeting. Speakers honored the families of those killed and displaced during the violence, stressing that the wounds of 1980 remain unhealed.
Addressing the gathering, Gouranga Rudra Pal alleged that despite repeated appeals, no judicial inquiry has been completed into the massacre. He said the Bengali community has continued to face attacks, abductions, arson, and forced evictions in different parts of the state, and demanded strict legal action against perpetrators along with rehabilitation for affected families.
The party further claimed that many families impacted by extremist activities have yet to receive adequate government assistance. Leaders also called for impartial investigations into more recent incidents in Gandachara and Pekuachara, citing ongoing insecurity in those areas.
During the program, the party raised several demands: Investigation and trial of those involved in the 1980 violence; Measures against extremism to prevent recurrence; Legal action against acts of communal or ethnic hatred; Safety assurance for affected families; and Compensation and rehabilitation for those who have suffered.
Party leaders emphasized that the government must adopt a proactive role in ensuring peace and harmony across communities. They reiterated their demand for impartial investigations to uncover the truth behind past violence and deliver justice to victims.
