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TPCC Slams BJP Over Voter Deletions in Tripura

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
  • Oct 28, 2025
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In a sharp political attack, Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Asish Kumar Saha on October 28 accused the ruling BJP and the Election Commission of “deliberately deleting” names of poor, tribal, and marginalized voters under the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process.

Addressing a meeting with Congress leaders in Khowai district, Saha claimed that a “restless atmosphere” has emerged across the state due to widespread corruption and political manipulation. He alleged that the BJP government has consistently used tribal communities “merely as a vote bank” while neglecting their development needs.

According to Saha, the SIR exercise — meant to update electoral rolls — is being misused to disenfranchise weaker sections, including labourers, farmers, and tribal residents. “Many citizens lack proper documentation, and this vulnerability is being exploited to erase their democratic rights,” he said.

The Congress has launched a statewide awareness drive to educate voters about their rights and to help restore the names of those unfairly deleted. The campaign aims to mobilize public support and expose what the party terms as the “systematic manipulation” of Tripura’s voter lists.

Political Analysis:

Political observers view this confrontation as part of a larger struggle ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. The Congress appears to be positioning itself as the voice of the disenfranchised, seeking to reclaim lost ground among tribal and rural voters — traditionally strongholds of regional forces like the Tipra Motha.

If the allegations gain traction, they could amplify anti-incumbency sentiments against the BJP, especially in districts where tribal voters play a decisive role. However, the Election Commission and the BJP are likely to counter such claims as “politically motivated,” emphasizing procedural transparency in the revision process.

Overall, the issue has opened a new front in Tripura’s political battleground — blending electoral rights, identity politics, and governance credibility into a potent campaign theme.