Political Underbelly: Allegations of Drug Trafficking in Tripura

Jitendra Chaudhury, Leader of Opposition in Tripura, accuses the ruling BJP of fostering drug trafficking as a political strategy. Speaking at an AIDWA conference, he claims the BJP fears free elections and shelters criminals involved in the drug trade. Chaudhury foresees inevitable political change in Tripura.

Jitendra Chaudhury, the Leader of Opposition in the Tripura Assembly, has leveled serious accusations against the ruling BJP, claiming drug trafficking within the state is being politically orchestrated.

At a recent AIDWA state conference, Chaudhury suggested that the BJP, anticipating electoral defeat through fair means, is allegedly sheltering anti-social elements engaging in drug trade to gain political ground.

The CPI(M) leader further alleged close ties between arrested individuals under the NDPS Act and the ruling party, predicting inevitable political change as public discontent rises against the current BJP-led coalition government.

(With inputs from agencies.)