Agartala , Oct 17, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Oct 17: Tripura Pradesh Congress has announced plans to take to the streets from October 21 to voice against the perceived deterioration of law and order and the lack of employment in the state. 
TPCC president Ashish Kumar Saha made this announcement during a press conference on Thursday, demanding the resignation of the Chief Minister.
Saha stated that an atmosphere of anarchy has been created throughout the state, with law and order deteriorating drastically. 
He criticized the Chief Minister's claims of improved law and order, citing national statistics that contradict these claims. 
“From September 2 to the first week of October, there are reports of eight murders and eight rapes, along with numerous thefts, robberies, and other criminal incidents across Tripura”, he said.
Saha highlighted several recent incidents, including the murder of a mother-daughter pair in Netaji Nagar, the rape of a girl returning home after watching Durga Puja in Teliamura, and the attack on a mother and son in Bishalgarh. 
He also mentioned the death of a young man due to police torture in Manu Bazar and stabbing of a shopkeeper in front of the police in Melermath on October 15.
Asish Kumar Saha expressed concern over the state's security situation, particularly during the carnival, where incidents occurred despite full security measures. 
He also pointed out the rising religious tensions in areas like Kadamtala, Panisagar, and Jubarajnagar.
Saha accused Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha of failing to manage the Home Department and the state, calling for his immediate resignation. 
He criticized the government's inability to control commodity prices and provide employment, suggesting that the government is trying to create riots to divert people's attention.
He said, “To protect and fight for the people of Tripura, the Congress party plans to address these issues through street protests starting October 21”.
Saha emphasized that the people are frustrated and that a tone of sadness is prevalent throughout the state. 
Prabir Chakraborty, spokesperson TPCC, Youth Congress leader Shahjahan Islam among others were also present at the press conference.