Baby: CPM plans to regain lost ground in Tripura, WB

Agartala: CPM general secretary MA Baby announced his party's plan to recapture its traditional strongholds in Tripura and West Bengal, which have been suffering from alleged lawlessness under the rule of BJP and Trinamool Congress.

He came here to address the first meeting of the newly constituted CPM state committee in Tripura on Sunday and reviewed the party's activity, political situation and future plan with the leaders. Talking to the media, Baby said CPM's strategic focus is on revitalising its influence in two states while uniting secular and democratic forces ahead of crucial upcoming elections, starting with Bihar. He added, "Our priority is to reclaim the political ground we've lost in Tripura and West Bengal."

Baby said the party has been mobilising workers, addressing local grievances and countering the saffron narrative. "We are committed to rebuilding trust and reconnecting with the people," he added, signaling a renewed focus on voter outreach .

He launched a scathing attack on the BJP-led govt in Tripura, accusing it of fostering an undemocratic environment and the opposition supporters have been facing physical attacks and atrocities. The people in general are finding it very hard to get work here. Mass migration of people in search of work is a reality in Tripura, he said. The saffron brigade resorted to a "reign of terror" in Tripura to suppress public dissent, Baby said.