'No Rule of Law Here': Tripura BJP MLA After CM Biplab Deb's Comments

Ashish Das, a BJP MLA from Tripura, on Sunday condemned Chief Minister Biplab Deb’s comment made at a conference of Tripura Civil Service officials. Deb had said that the “police can put you in jail but they are under the control of the chief minister.” Condemning the chief minister’s comments, MLA Das said that Deb’s word amounted to “contempt of court”.

In Das’ words, “Here, it is said that there is the rule of law. But unfortunately, no rule of law is to be seen here.” Das also condemned the attack on Bandopadhyay and vandalism of the CPIM’s party offices.

“I am a staunch opponent of the CPM. I am a BJP MLA. But it should be remembered that law and democracy are equal for all,” he added.

All this comes days after TMC leader Abhishek Bandopadhyay’s wish to take out a rally in Tripura. However, the TMC could not put the plan to action because Abhishek was denied permission by the administration.