BJP demands President's rule in Tripura

The BJP today demanded President's rule in Tripura claiming that law and order has collapsed in the state.
The ruling CPI(M) has unleashed violence to create an atmosphere of terror before the Assembly elections scheduled early next year, partys state in-charge, Sunil Deodhar told a press conference here.
"We have submitted a memorandum to the governor today demanding immediate imposition of President's rule because law and order has collapsed in the state," he said.
He alleged that a BJP activist Gahur Hari Molsom was shot dead by suspected CPI(M) miscreants in Bagma constituency in Gomati district yesterday.
"Earlier, at least five BJP activists were killed by CPI(M) goons and many of our leaders and workers have escaped from such attacks," he said.

Those who raise the voice of dissent are being silenced and even journalists are not spared in this state ruled by Chief Minister Manik Sarkar, he said, adding, two journalists were murdered in the state, one in September and another in November, this year.