CPI(M) MP Jharna Das Baidya, who had allegedly threatened opposition supporters of dire consequences ahead of February 18 polls this year, today tried to justify her statement and claimed her comments were taken out of context by the media.
Addressing a political rally on November 30 last year, Das Baidya said, "If you have to stay in Tripura, you have to obey democratic values and cultural values of the state. Otherwise, we shall treat you suitably before the cabinet is formed after the 2018 assembly elections."