MA Baby Predicts BJP’s Decline After 2029 LS Poll, Announces Mass Agitation Programme Across the Country
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, June 20, 2026
The Communist Party of India (Marxist) has projected a significant political shift in the country over the coming years, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is steadily losing public support and may not be able to return to power after the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. The prediction was made by CPI(M) General Secretary MA Baby during his visit to Tripura, where he attended the party’s two-day State Committee meeting and addressed a press conference alongside senior Left leaders on June 19.The remarks came at a time when the CPI(M) is attempting to revive its political fortunes both nationally and in Tripura after a series of electoral setbacks over the past decade. Baby, who recently assumed charge as the General Secretary of the CPI(M), expressed confidence that the political mood of the country is gradually changing and that the Left, along with other secular and democratic forces, will play a major role in shaping an alternative political front in the years ahead.Addressing journalists in Agartala, Baby claimed that the BJP’s dominance in national politics has already begun to weaken. Referring to recent electoral trends, he argued that the ruling party’s parliamentary strength has shown signs of decline and that public dissatisfaction with the government’s performance is growing across different sections of society. According to him, issues such as unemployment, inflation, rising living costs, economic inequality, agrarian distress, and shrinking employment opportunities have created widespread discontent among ordinary citizens, particularly among the youth, workers, farmers, and lower-income groups.
The CPI(M) leader maintained that the BJP's support base is gradually eroding because people are increasingly experiencing the consequences of what he described as anti-people policies. He alleged that despite promises of development and employment, millions of young Indians continue to struggle for jobs while farmers face uncertainty and rising input costs. He also accused the BJP of promoting divisive politics and attempting to polarize society on religious and communal lines rather than addressing pressing economic and social challenges.
Baby went a step further and predicted that the BJP would find it difficult to return to power after the 2029 parliamentary elections. He claimed that the party's electoral decline is likely to continue as voters increasingly look for alternatives capable of addressing economic concerns and safeguarding democratic institutions. According to him, secular and democratic forces across the country are gradually gaining momentum and could emerge as a formidable political force in the coming years.The CPI(M) General Secretary argued that India requires a credible political alternative capable of protecting democratic institutions, constitutional values, secularism, and social justice. He said the Left movement remains committed to these principles and would continue to work with like-minded secular forces to build a broader opposition platform. According to him, the growing challenges facing the country have created conditions that could enable Left and democratic forces to regain political relevance and expand their influence among the electorate.Baby stated that the CPI(M) is already preparing for future political battles, including the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. He said strengthening grassroots organizations, expanding mass contact programmes, rebuilding village-level committees, and intensifying public movements would form the cornerstone of the party’s strategy in the coming years. He emphasized that the Left would focus on issues directly affecting common people and continue mobilizing public opinion against policies it considers harmful to workers, farmers, students, youth, and marginalized communities.
The party’s confidence in a political revival was echoed by CPI(M) State Secretary and Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury, who outlined an extensive programme of statewide agitations aimed at mobilizing public opinion against the BJP-led governments at both the Centre and in Tripura. The State Committee meeting reviewed the party’s organizational position, recent electoral performances, and the broader political situation in the state before finalizing a roadmap for future movements.
As part of the programme, the CPI(M) has decided to launch a series of demonstrations, public meetings, protests, and deputations across all districts and subdivisions of Tripura beginning in the first week of July. Party leaders said memorandums highlighting public grievances would be submitted to district administrations, the Governor, and authorities of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The campaign will focus on issues such as unemployment, inflation, alleged corruption, governance failures, rural distress, declining agricultural income, and the lack of adequate employment opportunities for educated youth.
The agitation programme is expected to culminate in a statewide civil disobedience movement on August 10. According to party leaders, the movement will seek to mobilize people from all sections of society and draw attention to what the CPI(M) describes as growing economic hardships and administrative failures under the BJP governments. The Left leadership believes that sustained public engagement through mass movements will help reconnect the party with the people and strengthen its organizational presence across the state.
During the press conference, Chaudhury also launched a strong attack on the BJP and its ally TIPRA Motha. He alleged that both parties have focused more on electoral calculations than on addressing the developmental aspirations of the people. Referring to recent political developments, including the TTAADC elections and the Dharmanagar by-election, he claimed that money power, political polarization, and violence had influenced electoral outcomes. He further alleged that despite their rivalry during election campaigns, the BJP and TIPRA Motha ultimately function as partners within the ruling alliance.
The CPI(M) leadership also raised concerns over what it described as a shrinking democratic space for opposition parties. Party leaders alleged that opposition voices are increasingly being marginalized and that democratic institutions are facing pressure. They stressed the need to strengthen democratic movements and protect constitutional rights through collective political action.
Another major issue highlighted during the meeting was the economic condition of rural Tripura. Chaudhury claimed that many families across rural areas are facing severe hardships due to unemployment, stagnant incomes, rising prices, and inadequate economic opportunities. He alleged that increasing numbers of people are being forced to migrate in search of work and better livelihoods. The party also voiced concerns over alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, delays in government appointments, and the lack of sufficient employment generation despite repeated promises.
The two-day State Committee meeting concluded with a call for greater unity among party workers and supporters. Senior leaders emphasized that rebuilding the party’s grassroots network would be crucial for future political success. They urged cadres to intensify public outreach efforts, organize issue-based movements, and engage more actively with local communities.
With the announcement of a statewide agitation programme and a renewed focus on organizational strengthening, the CPI(M) has signaled its intention to intensify its political activities in Tripura while positioning itself as part of a broader national effort to build an alternative to the BJP.
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