"This Is Not 'Amrit Kaal', It's 'Zeher Kaal'": CPM Leader Hits Out At PM

The Left party also alleged that its rival had launched an attack on the country's constitution besides trying to use religion as a tool for political gain.

The CPI(M) on Thursday lashed out at BJP's slogan of 'Amrit kaal' (Golden age), and claimed that the right-wing party's term in office should be described as 'Zeher kaal' (Poison age).

The Left party which is locked in a keenly contested battle in the northeastern state with the BJP, also alleged that its rival had launched an attack on the country's constitution besides trying to use religion as a tool for political gain.

"Prime Minister Modi has said that his government has been giving free rations to the poor, but we find that the food subsidy in this year's budget has been slashed by Rs 90,000 ... This is not Amrit kaal, it is Zeher Kaal," said CPI(M) politburo member Brinda Karat at a rally in Amarpur, 70 kms south from state capital Agartala.

Amarpur, a mixed populated subdivision of Gomati district, has three Assembly constituencies, two of which - Birganj, Ampinagar - are set to witness triangular fights with all the three major political forces - Left-Congress alliance, Tipra Motha and BJP - contesting.