By TC News Desk
Agartala, 3rd October 2024: CPIM State Committee Secretary and MLA Jitendra Chaudhury, speaking at a large rally in Agartala on Thursday, launched a scathing attack on the BJP government, accusing it of rampant corruption. Chaudhury, addressing the crowd, stated that corruption and the BJP are indistinguishable.
“Though the words may differ, their essence is the same,” said Chaudhury. “From the grassroots level upward, corruption is entrenched. People are suffering, and development has stalled. The BJP government is neck-deep in corruption.”
The CPIM leader further alleged that over the past six months, more than 50 murders had taken place in the state, with none of the culprits being apprehended. Those who were arrested, he claimed, quickly secured bail.
“Over the last six years, there have been more than 1,300 reported incidents of violence, including assaults on women and children, rapes, murders, kidnappings, and more. BJP workers are the main perpetrators of these crimes,” he charged. Chaudhury added that when FIRs are lodged, the police are instructed to halt investigations, leaving the criminals unchecked.
Chaudhury also pointed to a recent research report which found that while the central government allocates 4% of its budget to policing, Tripura’s figure stands at approximately 7%, nearly double. “Despite this large expenditure, criminals roam freely, and women continue to feel unsafe,” he said.
Criticizing the ruling party further, Chaudhury alleged that the BJP was manipulating elections to stay in power, using criminals to intimidate opposition candidates and prevent them from filing nominations. He claimed that the law and order situation in Tripura had sharply deteriorated, alongside a collapsing economy.
The CPIM leader demanded an increase in MGNREGA workdays to 200, with a wage hike to ₹600 per day, and the filling of vacant government posts. “The BJP came to power on false promises. Now, permanent jobs are being converted into contractual positions, leaving employees without benefits like leave, pensions, or gratuity,” said Chaudhury. “The youth are being denied opportunities, and essential sectors such as education, health, and agriculture are suffering from vacancies. Where are the promises of the double-engine government?”
