For destroying flags, Congress seeks action against BJP leader

Agartala: Former minister and Tripura Congress legislator Sudip Roy Barman has written a letter to the Western Parliamentary Constituency Returning Officer in preparation for Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s upcoming road show in Agartala on April 16 against BJP Vice President Papiya Dutta and others for the alleged removal of the flags and demanded action.
In a letter to RO Dr. Vishal Kumar, the Congress leader has said that on April 15 from around 05:00 to 05:30 hours, three Congress workers planted flags in and around Buddha Temple, Agartala. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s road show is scheduled on April 16.
“However, Papiya Datta, along with others, deliberately removed all our flags, disrupting the preparations for the event.
The action was clearly aimed at creating chaos and disrupting the smooth conduct of the roadshow. “, alleged Sudip.
Sudip further said that it came to his knowledge that Papiya Datta was involved in coercive tactics, including forcibly entering the residences of Congress workers and leaders and pressuring them to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

“These actions not only violate democratic principles but also undermine the integrity of the electoral process. It is worth noting that these unlawful activities are allegedly being orchestrated from the BJP party office located in Budhha Mandir.

Therefore, we urge you to take immediate action to investigate and, if necessary, close down the said party office situated at Hotel Mars, Agartala which is within 200 meters from the polling booth” the letter reads.

He said in addition to the removal of Congress party’s flags, the party demand that the Indian National Congress (INC) flags that were unlawfully taken down be immediately reinstated at the same location by those responsible for their removal.

“We kindly request that you promptly address these concerns and take appropriate action against those involved in the aforementioned incidents. We also request that you provide us with updates on the actions taken in response. to this complaint”, he added.