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Jitendra Chaudhury Blames Dr Manik Saha for Tripura Protest, Accuses BJP of Using Surrendered Insurgents
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 18 Oct 2026, 03:37 AM
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Tripura politician Jitendra Chaudhury has blamed Dr Manik Saha for a recent protest and accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of employing surrendered insurgents in its election campaign.
In a sharp statement released earlier today, Tripura legislator Jitendra Chaudhury accused Dr Manik Saha of orchestrating a protest that disrupted local civic activities. Chaudhury said the protest was a deliberate attempt to create unrest ahead of the upcoming elections.
Chaudhury further alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been recruiting surrendered insurgents to mobilise voters, a claim that has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in the northeastern state.
The allegations come as Tripura approaches its state assembly elections, with political parties intensifying campaigning efforts. Chaudhury’s remarks have prompted calls for a probe into the BJP’s recruitment practices and the role of Dr Saha in the protest.
Political analysts suggest that the accusations could influence voter sentiment, especially in regions where insurgency has historically been a sensitive issue. The BJP has yet to respond to the claims, while opposition parties have urged the Election Commission to investigate the matter.
The incident highlights the tense political climate in Tripura, where electoral strategies and security concerns frequently intersect.
Chaudhury further alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has been recruiting surrendered insurgents to mobilise voters, a claim that has raised concerns about the integrity of the electoral process in the northeastern state.
The allegations come as Tripura approaches its state assembly elections, with political parties intensifying campaigning efforts. Chaudhury’s remarks have prompted calls for a probe into the BJP’s recruitment practices and the role of Dr Saha in the protest.
Political analysts suggest that the accusations could influence voter sentiment, especially in regions where insurgency has historically been a sensitive issue. The BJP has yet to respond to the claims, while opposition parties have urged the Election Commission to investigate the matter.
The incident highlights the tense political climate in Tripura, where electoral strategies and security concerns frequently intersect.