CPI(M) Accuses BJP Supporters of Bulldozing Party Office in Tripura

Swift Summary

• CPI(M) alleged BJP-backed goons vandalised its party office in Pratapgarh,West Tripura,with a bulldozer on September 20,2025.
• The incident reportedly occurred around 1:30 a.m.; video evidence was claimed to have captured the act.
• Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury accused BJP and RSS of disrespecting democratic institutions and promoting violence under the guise of governance.
• CPI(M)’s District Secretary stated this was the seventh attack on its offices since BJP took power in Tripura. He criticized police inaction and called it a “pre-planned attack.”
• Police confirmed receiving a complaint and stated they had seized the JCB used for the vandalism. An investigation is ongoing.
• BJP District President Ashim Bhattacharjee declined to comment.

Image caption: CPI(M) alleged damage caused by bulldozer attack; photo credit cited as X/@cpimspeak.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The alleged vandalism of CPI(M)’s local office with heavy machinery such as a bulldozer raises concerns about political hostility and its impact on democratic practices in Tripura.Accusations that police remain inactive or slow to respond could erode public confidence in law enforcement amidst politically charged conflicts. If proven accurate, repeated attacks on opposition party offices signal shrinking space for peaceful political discourse.

For India’s democracy-which prides itself on pluralism-it is essential that all parties demonstrate mutual respect and resolve grievances through institutional channels rather than resorting to violence or intimidation tactics. The ongoing police investigation will be critical not only for establishing accountability but also for upholding public trust in governance systems during moments of heightened polarization.

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