Convoy of former Tripura Chief Minister attacked, opposition blames BJP

CPI(M) and Congress condemned the alleged attack on the convoy of former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar at Bamutia assembly constituency in west Tripura on Sunday (September 27, 2026). Bricks and eggs were thrown at the vehicle of Mr. Sarkar and security escorts.

Both the opposition parties described the incident as a “fallout of the BJP’s frustration” as the saffron party is fast losing its support base in the State. They also linked the incident with recent controversies concerning the Election Commission of India.

The CPI(M) politburo member did not receive any injury, but the car in which he was traveling was slightly damaged. The crowd, which created a ruckus, was protesting against Manik Sarkar’s arrival in the area to attend a meeting in the party’s local office at Bamutia.