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Ex-CM Manik Sarkar Claims Threats Against Opposition Candidates Before Nomination Deadline
✍️ Northeast Today
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:49 PM
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Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has alleged that opposition candidates are facing threats as the nomination deadline approaches.
Former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar has publicly accused political opponents of threatening opposition candidates in the run‑up to the upcoming election nomination deadline.
Sarkar, who has been a prominent figure in Tripura politics for decades, said that several candidates from opposition parties are reportedly receiving intimidation calls and other forms of pressure.
He urged the Election Commission and law enforcement agencies to investigate the allegations and ensure a free and fair nomination process.
The claims come as the state prepares to open the nomination window for the upcoming assembly elections, with parties scrambling to finalize their candidate lists.
Sarkar, who has been a prominent figure in Tripura politics for decades, said that several candidates from opposition parties are reportedly receiving intimidation calls and other forms of pressure.
He urged the Election Commission and law enforcement agencies to investigate the allegations and ensure a free and fair nomination process.
The claims come as the state prepares to open the nomination window for the upcoming assembly elections, with parties scrambling to finalize their candidate lists.