CPI (M) leaders meet in deputation with the DM (west) over obstruction to filing nomination in Jirania

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, November 2, 2026

A delegation of senior CPI (M) leaders today met in deputation with the DM (west) Dr Vishal Kumar to apprise him of the obstruction created by the BJP supporters and workers in filing nomination by the left front candidates . The delegation of CPI (M) leaders comprising former power minister Manik Dey, CITU state secretary and former MP Sankar Prasad Datta and Tapan Das of Jirnia met the DM (west) and apprised him of the planned obstruction being created by the BJP workers and supporters in filing nomination by CPI (M) candidates in the 11 wards of Jirania Nagar panchayat. Similarly, the party candidates are also being prevented from filing nomination in Ranir Bazar and Mohanpur Nagar panchayats. They sought intervention of the DM in the matter and provision for adequate security to enable the CPI (M) candidates to file nomination. The DM is said to have assured the delegation that he will speak over the issue with the police authority and respective returning officers so that the CPI (M) candidates can file their papers.

Meanwhile, the CPI (M) has taken an initiative in and around Agartala to organize submission of nomination papers by party candidates for the upcoming election to the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC). As part of this processions with the candidates and local leaders in front will be organized so that the candidates can file papers for all 51 wards of the AMC.

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