For attacking on Left Front polling agent, Ex-CM slams BJP culprits

Agartala: Prior Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar on Thursday alleged that “BJP-backed criminals” allegedly attacked Left Front polling agents at several places under Dhanpur Assembly constituency and claimed that voters Protested after being prevented from voting.

After voting in Agartala, former Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar said that he had received information that polling agents of the Left Front had entered the polling stations in Bhabanipur, Nidaya, KK Nagar, Nirbhoypur under Dhanpur assembly constituency. It was not allowed to happen and whoever entered, came under attack.
“Voters started mobilizing. At several places BJP-backed miscreants tried to stop voters. We immediately informed the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) and asked him to take up the matter. We tried to contact the Additional Returning Officers (AROs) but could not be contacted. But at the same time another ARO said that he cannot handle such small matters as he is in the strong room ,” alleged Manik Sarkar.
“Such incidents are happening in parts of Udaipur, Belonia. But all this proves again that BJP is scared and people will not let such a time come.
Meanwhile, as polling continues for the Assembly elections in Tripura, 31.23 per cent votes were cast in the state till 11 am on Thursday.