Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb launched a scathing attack on the opposition on Tuesday, accusing parties like the CPI(M), Congress, and Samajwadi Party of engaging in divisive appeasement politics. He asserted that these parties have consistently tried to mislead Muslims across the country instead of working genuinely for their progress and empowerment. Deb said the opposition has historically used minorities as a vote bank while failing to address real issues concerning education, employment, and representation.
He said the recent opposition statements regarding the Waqf Act and minority welfare were nothing more than political theatre. According to him, the same parties that now claim to be the voice of Muslims had failed to uplift their living standards when they were in power. He argued that under BJP rule, schemes have reached deserving beneficiaries irrespective of religion, and that “inclusive development” has remained the government’s central focus.
Deb, who has served both as Tripura’s Chief Minister and Member of the Rajya Sabha, said the Modi government has redefined politics of governance by focusing on last-mile delivery. He accused the opposition of inciting fear and misinformation among Muslims by twisting facts related to legal reforms and public policies. He stated that his party believes in trust-building rather than vote bank manipulation, and claimed that the Centre has opened doors of opportunity for all.
He added that unlike the opposition, BJP governments at the Centre and in Tripura have actively worked to provide housing, clean drinking water, electricity, and free health services to citizens from all backgrounds. Deb said schemes like Ayushman Bharat, PM Awas Yojana, and Ujjwala have directly benefitted thousands of poor Muslim families in Tripura. He dismissed the opposition’s accusations of religious bias, calling them politically motivated distractions designed to provoke divisions.
Deb also criticized opposition MPs and leaders who, he claimed, remain silent on developmental successes but grow vocal only during elections. He said that such selective outrage lacks credibility and called on the public to reject leaders who thrive on polarization. He said, “The people of India are watching. They know who gave them gas connections, who provided them with toilets, who is creating jobs, and who is only making noise in Parliament.”
He also took a dig at the Congress party’s previous alliance with the IUML and said that the politics of communal representation had reached its limit. He pointed out that BJP’s growing acceptance among Muslim youth reflects a shift in political thinking. Deb said many young Muslims in Tripura now aspire to join government services and business ventures instead of being dragged into street-level political agitation. He claimed the BJP’s transparent system of recruitment, startup schemes, and digital access has created a level playing field.
Deb further emphasized that the BJP does not believe in symbolic gestures but in measurable progress. He said the party has always stood for “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” and that policies are designed to ensure that benefits reach the most backward and vulnerable. He also urged Muslim leaders in Tripura to counter misinformation and join the movement for development and dignity.
In his address, he warned against political narratives that feed on victimhood and resentment. He said opposition parties are attempting to destabilize communities by spreading half-truths about Waqf property reforms and reservation policies. He urged citizens to verify facts and trust the government’s intent.
Biplab Kumar Deb also linked the opposition’s recent rhetoric to an emerging pattern of political opportunism, suggesting that their selective empathy is timed precisely with the upcoming elections. He said the CPI(M) and Congress have failed to provide a long-term vision for youth, particularly from minority communities, and now seek to reclaim lost political ground by stoking emotional and religious sentiments. He said the public, especially first-time voters, is more aware and refuses to be manipulated by outdated narratives of communal fear.
Deb highlighted that the current political atmosphere in Tripura has shifted towards performance-based evaluation rather than identity-based politics. He credited the BJP’s consistent delivery of promises for creating this transformation. He said that developmental indicators such as school enrollment, digital literacy, and women’s entrepreneurship in minority-dominated areas have improved under BJP rule. Deb noted that the data tells a clearer story than any political speech, and accused opposition parties of ignoring facts in favor of divisive propaganda.
He also mentioned that BJP leaders regularly engage with minority community representatives, religious heads, and social activists to understand their ground-level issues. He said that this direct feedback mechanism helps the government craft inclusive policies that go beyond token representation. Deb accused the opposition of running a disconnected campaign that only seeks to create noise in urban media spaces without addressing grassroots needs.
The Rajya Sabha MP stated that the BJP encourages Muslim youth to pursue competitive exams, skill development, and self-employment opportunities. He claimed that the government’s focus on digital access and transparent public services has enabled Muslim students to access educational portals and online learning platforms previously restricted due to poverty and lack of infrastructure. He said BJP sees India’s diversity as strength, not a political tool.
Deb reiterated that the days of fear-based campaigning are coming to an end. He called on the opposition to evolve its politics and engage constructively in the development debate. He said Tripura’s future depends on stability, unity, and collective progress, not on rekindling past divisions. He urged citizens to assess parties by their track records, not their slogans, and to stay focused on building a future where every community thrives with dignity and equal opportunity.