Agartala, Nov 9: BJP National General Secretary and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Sunday expressed confidence in his party’s prospects in the upcoming municipal and urban local body elections, claiming that the CPI(M) might fail to win a single seat in the civic polls.
Speaking to reporters in Udaipur in Gomati district, Deb said his assessment was based on years of interaction with people across rural and urban areas of the state. He claimed that Tripura’s political landscape had undergone a significant transformation and voters were unlikely to support a return of the Left Front to power.
The senior BJP leader said he remained connected with grassroots workers and ordinary citizens and had been regularly engaging with people to understand the prevailing political mood ahead of the elections.
Deb also said he intended to remain in Tripura until the completion of the election process. Recalling his recent interaction with Agartala Mayor, he said he had already conveyed his decision to stay in the state throughout the campaign and polling period before taking up other political engagements.
Targeting the CPI(M), the former chief minister alleged that the party had lost public confidence because of its past political record. He said voters had formed their opinions based on their experiences and were now looking towards the future rather than returning to earlier political arrangements.
Clarifying his criticism of the Left, Deb said his opposition was directed against Communist ideology and not individuals. He accused Left leaders of acting against broader national interests and criticised alleged derogatory remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during political protests.
Moving beyond electoral issues, Deb stressed the importance of protecting India’s cultural and civilisational heritage. Referring to reported attacks on idols and religious symbols in neighbouring countries, he said safeguarding the country’s traditions, identity and cultural values was essential for future generations.
He also highlighted welfare initiatives undertaken by the Narendra Modi government, particularly the free foodgrain distribution programme for economically weaker sections.
Deb said crores of beneficiaries across the country were receiving food assistance under the Centre’s food security initiatives, describing them as major welfare interventions.
He maintained that welfare schemes, development programmes and national identity would remain central to the BJP’s political outreach.
His remarks came amid intensified political activity ahead of the November 27 municipal elections in Tripura, with parties stepping up organisational preparations and candidate selection for the Agartala Municipal Corporation and other urban local bodies.
