CPI(M) divided Hindus and Muslims to rule Tripura for years: Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik 

The MoS for Social Justice and Empowerment said the BJP does not believe in dividing the two communities as the party focusses on the mantra of 'Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' (with all, development for all).

The Communist Party of India-Marxist [CPI(M)] divided Hindus and Muslims to rule Tripura for years, Union Minister Pratima Bhoumik alleged.

Addressing a programme in Sonamura in Sepahijala district on November 21, Ms. Bhoumik said the BJP does not believe in dividing the two communities as the party focusses on the mantra of ' Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas' (with all, development for all).

"The Opposition CPI(M) is always trying to project the BJP as anti-minority. They had engineered a division between Hindus and Muslims to rule the State for years. Now, the time has come to give them a befitting reply," she said.

Ms. Bhoumik, who hails from Sonamura, also hit out at the CPI(M) alleging that it overlooked socio-economic development of the subdivision, which has a significant minority population.

"Support the BJP and ensure more development in the border subdivision," she appealed to the people.

The BJP routed the CPI(M)-led Left Front government of 25 years in the 2018 Assembly elections by winning 36 seats in the 60-member Assembly. The State is due for polls in February next year.