Manik Sarkar accuses Tripura government of authoritarianism at CITU rally
The former Chief Minister alleged that the state is being run with lawlessness and that people are being deprived of their democratic rights.
The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) held a large rally for working people at Orient Chowmuhani in Agartala on November 15, according to ANI.
The event, organised by the CITU Tripura State Committee, addressed the political situation in Tripura, democratic rights, and concerns regarding the condition of labourers.
Speaking to the media during the programme, former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar alleged that the state government is depriving citizens of their freedom. He claimed the state is being run like a jungle where lawlessness prevails and said that recent attacks show the government is corrupt and authoritarian.
Sarkar further alleged that the government fears the increasing awareness of the public. He claimed the government is trying to make the electoral process a farce to stay in power, but asserted that people will resist these attempts.
The meeting was presided over by CITU State President Manik Dey and included addresses by Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury, CITU All India General Secretary A. Karim, and CITU President Sudip Dutta.
Other speakers at the rally included State General Secretary Shankar Dutta and women labour leader Panchali Bhattacharya.