Guwahati, July 14 -- Former Tripura Chief Minister and senior CPIM leader Manik Sarkar on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the ruling BJP during a memorial meeting held at Chottakhola, Belonia, in South Tripura, to mark the first death anniversary of party worker Badal Chandra Shil.

Shil, a former teacher among the terminated 10,323, was killed during political violence ahead of last year's panchayat polls. Despite attempts by BJP supporters to disrupt the event by shouting slogans near the venue, the program proceeded peacefully under tight security.

Describing Shil as a "soldier of democracy," Sarkar said the gathering should inspire party workers to carry forward his legacy. He highlighted Shil's contributions, including the establi...