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Former Tripura Chief Minister alleges BJP blocked Left candidates before district council polls
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 09:49 PM
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The former chief minister of Tripura claimed that the BJP prevented left‑leaning candidates from contesting the upcoming district council elections.
The former chief minister of Tripura has publicly alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party intervened to block candidates from the Left ahead of the scheduled district council elections. He said the move was intended to weaken the opposition’s chances in the local bodies that are due to be elected soon.
The district council polls, which are a key component of Tripura’s grassroots governance structure, are expected to be held in the coming weeks. Political parties across the state have been intensifying their campaigns, and the former chief minister’s remarks add another layer of controversy to the pre‑poll environment.
Election officials have not commented on the allegation, and the BJP has declined to respond to the former chief minister’s statements. Observers note that such accusations are not uncommon in the run‑up to elections, but they can influence voter perception and party strategies.
The state’s Election Commission is tasked with ensuring a free and fair voting process, and it will monitor the conduct of all parties as the election date approaches.
The district council polls, which are a key component of Tripura’s grassroots governance structure, are expected to be held in the coming weeks. Political parties across the state have been intensifying their campaigns, and the former chief minister’s remarks add another layer of controversy to the pre‑poll environment.
Election officials have not commented on the allegation, and the BJP has declined to respond to the former chief minister’s statements. Observers note that such accusations are not uncommon in the run‑up to elections, but they can influence voter perception and party strategies.
The state’s Election Commission is tasked with ensuring a free and fair voting process, and it will monitor the conduct of all parties as the election date approaches.