Congress Alleges Ethnic Polarisation Ahead of Tripura Village Council Polls
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
- May 11, 2026
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The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee on Sunday accused the ruling alliance in Tripura of deliberately creating an atmosphere of ethnic polarisation and unrest ahead of the upcoming village council elections in the state.
Addressing a press conference at Congress Bhavan in Agartala, Congress spokesperson Prabir Chakraborty alleged that the two major partners of the ruling coalition were systematically increasing tensions in the hill areas for political gain.
Chakraborty claimed that the political atmosphere in the hills has remained turbulent since the ADC elections held last year. According to him, as the village council polls approach, the “fake conflict drama” between the alliance partners has intensified, while economically weaker tribal communities are suffering the most.
The Congress alleged that ethnic tensions are being deliberately fuelled to divert public attention from key issues such as unemployment, corruption, deteriorating law and order, and other public interest concerns linked to the ADC administration. The party further claimed that leaders of the ruling alliance have been engaging in divisive politics by launching personal attacks against one another.
Referring to recent political developments, Chakraborty alleged that the public praise exchanged between the leadership of TIPRA Motha and Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, along with the recent visit of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to Tripura, were all part of a broader political strategy aimed at polarisation ahead of the village council elections and the 2028 Assembly elections.
The Congress also criticised the police over the alleged lack of action in connection with the recent incident in Mandai, where a youth leader’s vehicle was reportedly set on fire. Chakraborty said that subsequent programmes such as a 48-hour bandh and road blockades further escalated tensions in the area.
He alleged that despite being in power, the ruling alliance partners have repeatedly encouraged unrest and agitation politics over the past few years, creating what he described as an atmosphere of anarchy in the state.
Expressing concern over the overall law and order situation, the Congress spokesperson alleged that while the police act swiftly against opposition protests, effective measures are often not taken against anti-social activities involving ruling party workers. He further claimed that police personnel face pressure and administrative consequences if they attempt to act independently in maintaining law and order.
Citing the memories of the 1980 Tripura riots and the recent violence in Manipur, Chakraborty warned that politics based on division and communal polarisation could prove dangerous for the entire Northeast region.