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Ex-Tripura CM calls for nationwide campaign against BJP

Agartala, Nov 15 (UNI) Expressing concern over alleged intolerance in the uling BJP, Tripura’s former Chief Minister and veteran CPI-M leader, Manik Sarkar, urged for a nationwide campaign opposing the policies of the government led by BJP, which allegedly favoured the interests of large corporate entities at the cost of common Indians.
Addressing a rally in the city, Sarkar urged the need to build a broader democratic movement to safeguard the rights and livelihoods of the populace.
Sarkar raised concerns regarding the role of the Election Commission, claiming that the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, overseen by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, has led to the removal of a substantial number of voters from the rolls.
He noted that the revision process, initiated in Bihar, has sparked protests in various states, including Assam, Haryana, and West Bengal, and alleged that approximately 13.40 crore names have been expunged from the electoral rolls under the guise of revision.
Sarkar criticized the changes implemented by the Central government regarding the appointment procedures for Election Commissioners, alleging that these alterations have augmented governmental influence over the selection process, thereby raising significant concerns about the independence and impartiality of the Election Commission.
He asserted that the protection of democratic rights and voting rights necessitates ongoing collective action, cautioning that merely voicing demands would not suffice to ensure their realization; organized movements are imperative to secure the rights of the people.
Sarkar accused the government of prioritizing the interests of large corporate entities and landowners over those of the working class and economically disadvantaged groups, advocating for the unification of the poor, lower-middle-class, middle-class, and working-class individuals under a comprehensive democratic movement.
He pointed out that divisions based on religion, caste, and community are undermining the efforts to forge a united movement, noting that a significant portion of society remains to be fully engaged in the current struggles.
Sarkar called for a revitalized movement not only within Tripura but throughout the entire country, suggesting that the struggles faced in Tripura could serve as an inspiration for movements in other regions, while campaigns from across the nation could, in turn, bolster the movement in Tripura.
He urged the public to unite these struggles and mobilise collectively against the BJP.
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