Convoy of former Tripura Chief Minister attacked, opposition blames BJP
Both CPI(M) and Congress described the incident as a “fallout of the BJP’s frustration” as the saffron party is fast losing its support base in the State, also linking the incident with recent controversies concerning the Election Commission of India
The convoy of former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar was attacked on Sunday (September 27, 2026) in Bamutia assembly constituency in west Tripura. Bricks and eggs were thrown at his vehicle, and security escorts were present. Both the CPI(M) and Congress condemned the incident, describing it as a "fallout of the BJP’s frustration" as the saffron party is losing support in the state.
They also linked the incident to recent controversies concerning the Election Commission of India. No injuries were reported, but the car was slightly damaged. Manik Sarkar attributed the attack to the BJP's disconnection with the people and their desperation to silence dissent. The opposition parties vowed to continue garnering public support despite the incident.
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