Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has instructed the police to take strict measures against individuals involved in violent acts following the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) election results. The violence erupted in various parts of the state after the announcement of the election outcome on April 17. The Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of the ruling BJP, retained control of the council in the elections held on April 12.
After meeting with affected BJP workers and supporters in Agartala, the Chief Minister emphasized a zero-tolerance policy towards such incidents. Saha stated that he would convene a meeting with top officials to assess the situation and reiterated the BJP’s commitment to peace, democracy, and the rule of law. He emphasized that the government would take stringent legal action against those disrupting law and order.
Saha assured prompt measures for the rehabilitation and security of the affected individuals, mentioning the Tripura Recovery of Damages to Public Property Act 2021 to hold accountable those responsible for property damage. The Chief Minister announced support for 258 families in the initial phase, allocating funds from the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for their assistance. State BJP president Rajib Bhattacharjee also addressed the plight of party workers affected by violence allegedly carried out by TMP activists.
