Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has voiced serious concerns about the recent surge in violence in Tripura, likening it to the unrest in Manipur. Accompanied by senior Congress leaders, Gogoi met with Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu to address the violent incidents surrounding the Panchayat elections and the recent ethnic clashes in Ganda Twisa. The Congress party is advocating for justice for those affected and calling for intervention to ensure a fair electoral process.
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- Gaurav Gogoi, Congress Deputy Leader in the Lok Sabha, expressed concerns about violence in Tripura, comparing it to the situation in Manipur.
- Gogoi, along with Tariq Anwar and other Congress leaders, met Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu to discuss the violence.
- The violence in Ganda Twisa involved large-scale arson and destruction following the death of tribal student Parameshwar Reang.
- Over 40 houses, 30 shops, and numerous vehicles were damaged or destroyed in the violence.
- More than 300 villagers sought refuge in special camps after the clashes.
- The Tripura government announced a compensation package of Rs 1.60 crore for 166 affected families.
- Gogoi criticized the Tripura government’s handling of the violence and claimed a collapse of law and order.
- He demanded the Governor’s intervention to ensure a fair and transparent Panchayat election process.
- Tariq Anwar emphasized the need for a free, fair, and transparent election on August 8.
- The Tripura High Court has directed the State Election Commission to conduct the Panchayat elections fairly, in response to petitions from Congress and CPI-M.
