Tripura CPI(M) state secretary and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury has said the party is maintaining its own record of alleged political attacks across the state. He made the statement while condemning the alleged vandalism of a CPI(M) office in Jogendranagar, Agartala.
Chaudhury said every incident involving party offices, leaders and workers would be documented. He also warned that those responsible for attacks would not be spared, while stressing that the party would pursue the matter through democratic and legal means.
Tripura CPI(M) documents alleged attacks
Chaudhury visited the CPI(M) office in Jogendranagar after the party alleged that the premises had been vandalised on Monday. During the visit, he accused the ruling BJP of creating an atmosphere of political intimidation.
The opposition leader said the CPI(M) had started systematically recording incidents that it believes involve attacks on its organisation and supporters. However, these remain allegations made by the opposition party and should be distinguished from findings established through police investigations.
“We are maintaining our own diary. Every incident will be documented,” Chaudhury said, according to a report published on Wednesday.
He questioned whether police records would fully capture incidents reported by opposition workers. Therefore, he said the party would keep a separate record to track developments.
Tripura CPI(M) raises questions over political violence
The latest allegation comes amid continuing political tension in Tripura. The CPI(M) has repeatedly accused the BJP-led government and its supporters of attacks on opposition programmes and party workers.
In July, Chaudhury wrote to the state police chief over alleged violence during a CPI(M) programme at Chottakhola in Belonia. He claimed that party workers were attacked despite prior police permission and security requests. The allegations included damage to vehicles and injuries to several workers.
The opposition leader also questioned the conduct of police officials during that incident. However, claims made by political parties in such cases require independent investigation before responsibility can be established.
The CPI(M) has also raised wider concerns about law and order. In recent months, Chaudhury has linked political violence with what he describes as a deterioration in governance and public security.
Tripura CPI(M) warns those involved will face action
Chaudhury’s latest remarks carried a strong warning for those allegedly involved in attacks on CPI(M) workers and offices. He said the party would continue to record incidents and seek action through legal channels.
The statement does not amount to a threat of extra-legal action. Instead, Chaudhury said the party would use democratic and legal mechanisms to pursue accountability.
Meanwhile, the ruling side has also maintained that violence should not be tolerated. Chief Minister Manik Saha said in April, after post-election violence, that the government would take action against those responsible and that nobody involved in violence would be spared.
This highlights the broader political dispute over law and order in the state. While the government has stressed its commitment to public safety, the opposition has questioned whether enforcement is impartial.
Political tensions remain a key issue
The dispute comes as the CPI(M) seeks to strengthen its political organisation in Tripura. In July, Chaudhury announced statewide agitations over several issues, including law and order, unemployment, price rise and the condition of national highways.
The party has also used public protests to raise concerns about governance and alleged attacks on opposition workers. As a result, political confrontation between the CPI(M) and the BJP remains a prominent feature of state politics.
At the same time, allegations from either side need to be assessed through police investigations and due legal process. Political claims alone cannot establish guilt.
Tripura CPI(M) keeps focus on accountability
The decision to maintain a separate record of alleged attacks signals the CPI(M)’s intention to keep political violence at the centre of its campaign. Chaudhury’s comments also show that the opposition wants individual incidents documented rather than treated as isolated events.
For now, the Jogendranagar office incident remains part of a wider political dispute over law and order. The next steps will depend on police investigations and any legal action arising from individual complaints.
Overall, Chaudhury’s warning reflects the CPI(M)’s growing focus on accountability and political security. The party says it will continue documenting alleged attacks and pursuing them through democratic institutions.