Agartala: The CPI (M) will hold a rally in Agartala on December 26 to protest what it described as the rise of fundamentalism in Bangladesh, warning that such developments could pose a threat to India’s Northeast.
Leader of the Opposition in the Tripura Assembly and CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury said radical elements in Bangladesh were openly asserting themselves and targeting India.
“What happened in Bangladesh in July last year was an internal matter of that country, but the recent activities of radical forces across the border cannot be ignored,” Chaudhury told reporters.
He claimed that some fundamentalist groups were openly threatening to annex parts of the Northeast from Bangladesh.
“We strongly condemn these activities, which are detrimental to the safety and sovereignty of the region. The party will organise a rally on December 26 to protest the actions of these radical forces,” he said.
Chaudhury also criticised the ruling BJP and its ally, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), accusing them of infighting despite being part of the same government.
He alleged that the clashes were driven by competition to control funds of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
“The clashes between the BJP and TMP are taking place over the looting of funds meant for tribal welfare. The TMP has been looting these funds, and now the BJP wants its share, leading to attacks and counter-attacks in tribal belts,” he alleged.
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Several incidents of clashes between BJP and TMP supporters have been reported in recent months ahead of the elections to the tribal council, triggering tension in tribal areas of the state.
Elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council are scheduled to be held in March next year.
