Agartala, Jan. 12 -- Tripura BJP President and Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharya criticized the former Left Front government for promoting socialism and capitalism among the youth while allegedly suppressing the people during its rule.

Speaking at an event at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan on Sunday, Bhattacharya praised the BJP for its focus on empowering the youth in leadership and governance.

Bhattacharya highlighted the contrast between the ideologies promoted by the Left Front and the BJP's vision under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He stated, "During our school days, the CPIM pushed ideologies like socialism and capitalism.

We reject these ideologies. Under PM Modi's leadership, the youth are embracing nationalism, and he is an ic...