Former Minister and **Left Front Convener Manik Dey** on Sunday alleged that he was **obstructed from attending a wedding ceremony** in Jirania on Saturday afternoon, calling the incident an “attack on democratic rights and social harmony.”
Speaking at a press conference in Agartala, Dey said he had been invited to a **personal wedding function**, but on his way to the venue, **miscreants allegedly blocked his passage**, preventing him from proceeding. He termed the episode as indicative of the **deteriorating law and order situation** in Tripura and growing intolerance toward opposition leaders.
“I was attending a personal event, not a political gathering. Yet, I was denied the right to do so peacefully. This clearly reflects how democracy and social values are being eroded in Tripura,” Dey said. He added that **police personnel were present nearby** during the incident but did not intervene. Dey later reported the matter to **Director General of Police Anurag Dhankar** and informed the local MLA, but claimed that no action has yet been taken against those involved.
On a wider political note, Dey launched a sharp attack on the ruling **Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)** and **TIPRA Motha**, accusing both parties of pursuing **divisive politics** to distract the public from pressing state issues. He alleged that the BJP is trying to **create tension between Hindus and Muslims**, while TIPRA Motha aims to **drive a wedge between Bengalis and Tribals**.
“The BJP and TIPRA Motha share a common objective: to divide people and divert attention from urgent issues such as unemployment, rising prices, and administrative failures,” Dey said.
He concluded by urging authorities to ensure **law and order**, protect democratic rights, and take necessary action against those obstructing citizens, emphasizing the importance of **social harmony and political tolerance** in Tripura.
