Agartala, Jan. 29 -- In a display of political strength, the Tripura CPI(M) held a massive rally near Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan in Agartala, where state committee secretary Jitendra Chaudhury declared that the countdown to oust the BJP, IPFT, and Tipra Motha from power in Tripura has begun.

Chaudhury called the rally an "oath-taking" ceremony aimed at restoring democracy and ending the "misrule" of the BJP-led government.

He claimed that the government, fearing CPI(M)'s resurgence, tried to sabotage the event by denying them access to their preferred venue, Swami Vivekananda Maidan.

"We followed all procedures and sought permission a month in advance. Officials assured us no other event would take place at the venue. Yet, suddenly,...