Overview

• Unidentified assailants attacked a BJP worker near Jampuijala market on July 31 during a party mandal meeting, prompting a police investigation.
• Tripura Police have confirmed three arrests in connection with the July 27 Asharambari attack on BJP workers listening to PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat.’
• Chief Minister Manik Saha and senior BJP leaders condemned both incidents and directed strict action against the perpetrators.
• TIPRA Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma publicly criticized his party’s supporters for the violence in an online address.
• Heightened tensions over control of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, which governs 70% of the state, signal a brewing contest ahead of local council elections.