A five-member delegation of the Tripura Pradesh Congress today met Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha and submitted a detailed memorandum highlighting political violence, corruption, unemployment, and economic distress in the state.

The Congress alleged that ever since the BJP came to power in 2018, Tripura has witnessed widespread attacks on opposition workers, political offices, media houses, and even ordinary citizens. The delegation claimed that law and order has sharply deteriorated, with an alarming rise in drug trade, sexual violence, and corruption across different sectors.

Urging the Chief Minister to take “strict and impartial action” against drug dealers, mafias, and anti-social elements, the party also demanded that all investigations into political violence, arson, and lynching incidents since 2018 be made public.

In its 11-point charter of demands, the Congress called for clearing the pending 22 percent dearness allowance of state employees before the implementation of the 16th Finance Commission report and adopting the Eighth Central Pay Commission when it comes into effect. The party also pressed for the regularisation of irregular employees, filling up of all government vacancies with proper reservation, and timely distribution of textbooks and exam results.

The memorandum further sought comprehensive support for rubber growers, including subsidies, insurance coverage, new processing factories, and a daily wage of ₹500 for workers. It also demanded fair procurement of agricultural produce, quick repair of irrigation projects, and access to cultivable land lying beyond the border fencing.

On rural employment, the Congress proposed ensuring 200 days of work under MGNREGA with enhanced wages of ₹500, along with special job provisions during festival seasons. It also demanded a comprehensive policy for auto and e-rickshaw operators, withdrawal of what it termed “anti-people” transport rules, and protection of passengers from harassment.

Raising concerns over growing financial distress, the party called for a one-time loan waiver for borrowers trapped by private microfinance companies and stronger regulation of money lending institutions. It also opposed the installation of smart meters and the recent hike in power tariffs. Additionally, the Congress demanded a minimum wage of ₹250 for tea workers and ₹400 for urban workers, along with the publication of a white paper on the implementation of the Smart City project in Agartala.

Warning that the state is “sitting on gunpowder” due to rising criminal activities, political clashes, and unemployment, the Congress urged the Chief Minister to act decisively before the situation spirals out of control.