Agartala, June 6: Leaders and supporters of the Amra Bangali Party on Thursday observed a solemn tribute programme at the party’s state office in memory of the Bengali victims of the June 6, 1980 massacre in Tripura. The event was marked by emotional recollections and strong demands for justice, as party members remembered one of the darkest chapters in the state’s history.
Speaking at the event, Amra Bangali leaders accused major political parties—including BJP, CPI(M), and Congress—of using the 1980 violence for vote bank politics, without delivering justice to the victims. They pointed out that despite assurances made by the BJP before coming to power in 2018, no substantial steps have been taken to identify or punish those responsible for the killings.
The party reiterated its demand for legal action against the perpetrators and urged the government to ensure justice for the families of those killed. Leaders also called for the permanent rehabilitation of individuals displaced from ADC (Autonomous District Council) areas during the violence, many of whom they claimed still live in dire conditions.
Amra Bangali further criticized the state’s policy of extending facilities and financial aid to surrendered extremists, alleging that while former militants are rewarded, the actual victims of ethnic violence continue to be neglected.
The party has warned that if their long-pending demands remain unaddressed, they will be compelled to launch a wider democratic movement across the state to press for justice and rehabilitation.
The June 6 massacre remains a sensitive and emotionally charged issue in Tripura, and Thursday’s tribute reflected the lingering pain and the ongoing demands for recognition, justice, and support for the affected communities.
