Tripura Congress alleges ruling BJP creating 'fear situation' ahead of civic polls

Agartala, Nov 13 (UNI) Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) president Asish Kumar Saha on Friday raised concerns over voter safety ahead of the municipal elections, alleging that the ruling BJP was creating fear and pressuring opposition candidates and supporters. Campaigning door-to-door for the Congress candidate in Ward No. 20 of the Agartala Municipal Corporation, Saha said residents feared electoral intimidation following their experiences during the 2021 civic polls. He said the campaign was receiving encouraging responses, with residents highlighting inadequate civic amenities, higher taxes and rising prices of essential goods. Saha accused the BJP-led corporation of failing to provide adequate…