New Delhi: In a sharp critique of the Opposition, Tripura MP and former Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb on Monday questioned the national relevance of CPI(M) leaders and accused the Congress party of being confined to dynastic politics.
Speaking at a convention on “One Nation, One Election” at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan, Deb commented on CPI(M)’s internal changes, particularly the elevation of Tripura’s Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury to the party’s Polit Bureau. He said the CPI(M) lacks a single leader with pan-India recognition. “Even the new General Secretary from Kerala is a name hardly anyone knows. I had to search him up on Google,” Deb quipped, suggesting that while he may be a dedicated party member, he lacks national visibility.
Deb contrasted this with the BJP, highlighting the nationwide popularity of leaders like Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. “The BJP has faces that are recognized across the country — that’s not the case with CPI(M) or Congress,” he added.
He further criticized the Congress, asserting that it remains centered around a single family and has strayed from its original values.
Addressing the main theme of the event, Deb made a strong pitch for the One Nation, One Election initiative. He traced the origins of synchronized elections back to India’s post-independence era and blamed the Congress party for disrupting the system through repeated toppling of state governments.
Deb argued that holding simultaneous elections would reduce expenses, increase administrative efficiency, and give governments more time to focus on governance rather than continuous campaigning.
“This initiative isn’t about politics — it’s about public welfare and national progress. Prime Minister Modi’s vision behind this move is to strengthen democracy and ensure faster development,” Deb concluded.
