Agartala, March 12 -- Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury on Wednesday blamed the ruling BJP for the growing drug menace in the state and alleged that a "sinister design" was ruining the lives of many young people to weaken Tripura.

"NCRB data shows that Tripura is one of the worst states where drug trafficking and narcotic substance consumption are increasing. This is part of a sinister plot to ruin the lives of young people who could achieve something in life," Chaudhury said.

In response to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha's claims that Tripura has one of the lowest crime rates, Chaudhury countered, "Based on the population, Tripura leads in incidents of atrocities against women and unnatural deaths. We've seen a significant...