Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday directed the state’s Director General of Police (DGP) to enhance border security to prevent illegal infiltration from Bangladesh. The directive follows fresh turmoil in the neighboring country, reportedly triggered by the arrest of ISKCON monk Chinmoy Krishna Das Prabhu.
“This is an international issue. Our central leadership has already communicated their views, and in line with that, we are requesting Bangladesh to maintain peace, avoid violence, and ensure the safety and protection of religious minorities, particularly Hindus,” Dr. Saha told the media.
Highlighting the importance of securing the state’s borders, the Chief Minister said, “I have instructed the DGP to seal the borders to a level where no intruder with malicious intent can cross over.”
Dr. Saha also criticized opposition parties for their silence on the atrocities faced by religious minorities in Bangladesh. “They are far more concerned about Gaza and Iraq. The opposition has completely overlooked the crisis faced by Hindu minorities in Bangladesh,” he added.
The Chief Minister’s remarks came during a public interaction following the conclusion of the “Namo Yuva Yatra,” a week-long motorcycle rally organized by the BJP’s youth wing, Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM). The rally traversed all 60 assembly constituencies of Tripura over seven days, with BJYM activists leading the initiative.
Addressing the rally, Dr. Saha launched a sharp critique of the opposition Communist Party of India (Marxist) (CPIM) and Congress. “Both parties have lost their footing to such an extent that in some constituencies, they are fighting with NOTA (None of the Above). This reflects the people’s rejection of their leadership,” he said.
The Chief Minister’s directives and statements underscore Tripura’s vigilance amid heightened tensions in Bangladesh and the BJP’s efforts to consolidate its political base through youth-driven campaigns like the “Namo Yuva Yatra.”
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