All Is Not Well in Tripura BJP: Former MLA Dr. Dilip Das Voices Deep Internal Concerns After Grassroots Interactions
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, October 10, 2025
In a series of candid social media posts, former BJP MLA Dr. Dilip Das has expressed deep concern over the internal condition of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura, stating that many things are not all well within the organization. His reflective observations, made after extensive discussions with grassroots-level leaders and party workers across the state, have drawn significant attention among the party’s rank and file.
Dr. Das began his introspective notes by stating that, as per the advice of the State President, I have been communicating with old workers and trying to understand their emotions, grievances, and thoughts. He noted that through these conversations, several recurring issues emerged, which he has been systematically outlining in his posts.
He mentioned that many booth presidents and committees have not been formed for a long time, leading to confusion and resentment over leadership and authority. The same situation, he said, persists within various morcha committees, weakening the party’s booth-level structure. “Even though the slogan ‘Mera Booth Sabse Majboot’ is followed, booth presidents have no authority to make independent decisions for their booths or the party’s interest, he wrote.
Addressing another serious concern, Dr. Das highlighted the issue of government employee transfers, noting that several party workers have complained that despite long association and loyalty to the party, they have been unable to secure transfers, while those with different political leanings manage to influence such decisions. “This has weakened the employee organization and broken their morale,” he observed.
Reflecting on his personal experience from the pre-2018 election days, Dr. Das recalled, “The candlelight meetings held every Thursday with page in-charges were one of the biggest weapons of victory in 2018. Today, in the glare of electricity, all candles have been extinguished. But on days of power fluctuation, we must light the candles again, only they can guide us on the right path.
Quoting Rabindranath Tagore, “Bhoy hote tob abhay majhe notun janam dao he”, Dr. Das lamented that many booth presidents and workers now live under a constant fear of losing their positions, unable to work independently. “In the name of party discipline, they are only asked to follow orders, and resentment is growing,” he said.
He further added that many workers feel unheard, as their complaints often go unresolved. The hierarchical communication structure, he explained, prevents problems from reaching higher authorities effectively. “If the issue is against the Shakti Kendra itself, whom will they tell? This has led to factionalism within booths,” Dr. Das warned.
Citing Sri Ramakrishna’s words, “Taka mati, mati taka” (money is like dust, dust like money), Dr. Das remarked that the principle is being distorted for material gains. He also noted that the gap between new and old members is widening, with some old workers feeling insulted by remarks that have hurt their dignity. “They have begun to feel worthless. Their words, ‘Muri murki ek dor hote pare na’ (everything cannot be valued the same), reflect their pain,” he wrote.
In another post, he emphasized that both the influence and absence of money are shaping the party’s current situation. Yet, despite financial hardships, he observed that grassroots BJP workers remain deeply loyal to the party. “Their devotion and faith in the BJP have not faltered. It is now the leadership’s responsibility to rekindle their trust and hope,” he asserted.
Dr. Das clarified that his writings are not his personal criticism but a sincere effort to reflect the feelings of party workers. “These are not my own opinions but the voices of the workers I met. I am only trying to express them so that the party can build a stronger foundation for the future. In Tripura, there is no alternative to the Bharatiya Janata Party,” he concluded.
In one of his recent reflections, Dr. Das also touched upon a broader sociocultural perspective regarding the unity of Hindus. He analyzed why the Hindu community often lacks cohesion compared to other religions, citing the diversity of deities, sects, and worship practices. Criticizing the current “chanda culture” (fundraising in the name of community pujas), he remarked that it often generates fear instead of devotion and that true Hindu unity requires self-reflection and reform.
He emphasized that those who sincerely speak of Hindu unity must identify and remove the real obstacles that prevent it. “Saying that Hindus are divided or endangered will not solve anything. The time has come to think deeply about these issues,” he wrote, urging spiritual and social introspection within the broader nationalist framework.
Dr. Dilip Das’s series of reflective posts have sparked significant discussion within Tripura’s political circles, as his observations come from a respected former legislator and long-time party loyalist, making his voice both critical and constructive for the BJP’s internal discourse in the state.
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