Congress stages “Raj Bhavan” march against corruption, inflation and Manipur violence

Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee as part of their nationwide protest on Wednesday organized “Raj Bhavan” march, staging a massive protest in Agartala to highlight issues such as corruption, inflation, unemployment, and communal violence in Manipur.

The protest rally before their deputation to the Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu began from the Agartala Press Club and moved towards Raj Bhavan. However, it was stopped near Circuit House by police barricades, leading to a confrontation as Congress supporters attempted to break through saying “BJP Hatao, Desh Bachao”. The police managed to control the situation, and a street corner meeting was held at the spot.

While addressing the gathering, Pradesh Congress President Asish Kumar Saha accused the Central Government of prioritizing corporate interests over public welfare. “The Modi-led government remains silent on Gautam Adani’s financial corruption and fraud. They are protecting the interests of corporate groups while ignoring the struggles of the common people.”

 “Even the ongoing violence in Manipur has been completely neglected by the Prime Minister, who has not visited the state once in the past 18 months,” Saha added.

He criticized the government for failing to address the unrest in Parliament and demanded an investigation into corruption allegations. “Through this Raj Bhavan Chalo movement, Congress is submitting deputations across the country, urging action against corruption and measures to restore peace in Manipur,” he added.

On the other hand, senior Congress leader and MLA Sudip Roy Barman lashed out at the BJP-led Central Government for its handling of the Manipur crisis. He remarked, “For months, Manipur has been burning with violence between the Kuki and Meitei communities, but no meaningful steps have been taken to control the situation. Even if President’s Rule is imposed in the state, it seems unlikely to restore peace unless serious efforts are made.”

Barman also alleged that the BJP government was favouring corporate entities like the Adani Group while neglecting the economic woes of the country. He claimed, “Adani has become the richest person in India by evading taxes and exploiting natural resources, while the BJP uses his money to fund its electoral campaigns. Contracts for airports, railways, coal, and even defence are being handed to Adani. The BJP’s motto seems to be: ‘Save Adani, Save the Nation.’”

The Congress leaders concluded the protest by calling for unity among the people to address these challenges. Saha urged citizens to join the fight against corruption and the government’s anti-people policies. “The Congress is working to make people aware of the Modi-Adani nexus and unite the masses to tackle unemployment, inflation, and the ongoing violence in Manipur,” he said.

Although the rally failed to reach Raj Bhavan, it highlighted the party’s commitment to addressing the pressing concerns of both the state and the nation.