Power won’t last forever: Tripura Congress MLA warns BJP

Tripura Pradesh Congress MLA Gopal Chandra Roy on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that attempts to suppress the voices of the opposition to hide public grievances will not succeed, as “power will not remain with them forever.”

Roy made these remarks while distributing leaflets among the public, highlighting what he termed as the “core issues” affecting common people.

He demanded that the state government immediately withdraw the recent hikes in power tariffs, water tax, house tax, and smart meter charges. 

“The government must explain the reason behind the sudden spike in the prices of essential commodities. If they believe silencing the Congress will divert attention from these issues, they are mistaken,” said Roy.

Taking a swipe at the ruling party, the Congress legislator said, “Health, wealth, and power are not permanent. The BJP should remember that their time in power is not eternal.”

Calling for intervention, Roy urged Union Home Minister and Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha to address the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.

“I am not blaming the Tripura Police as an institution. But a section of BJP workers is misusing police machinery to target Congress and other opposition leaders. We demand strict action against such elements,” he added.

He clarified that the Congress is peacefully distributing AICC-issued leaflets to raise public awareness and is not engaged in any disruptive activity.

“But BJP workers are attempting to attack us with the intention to cause harm—even to kill. We strongly demand immediate and strict action,” Roy stated.