The Left Front on Thursday intensified its criticism of the Tripura government, demanding an immediate withdrawal of the recent ban on private practice by doctors attached to Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and GBP Hospital, while also raising concerns over electricity tariff hikes, law and order, and infrastructure deficiencies across the state.
Addressing a press conference in Agartala, Left Front Convener Manik Dey alleged that the decision to prohibit private practice had been implemented without adequate consultation with doctors or other stakeholders. He argued that the move would worsen the existing shortage of medical professionals and reduce access to healthcare for patients who rely on specialist consultations outside hospital hours. The Left Front urged the government to suspend the decision and hold discussions with the medical fraternity before implementing any such policy.
Besides the healthcare issue, the Left Front criticised the recent increase in electricity tariffs and additional fixed charges imposed on consumers. Dey claimed that the burden of financial losses incurred by the state power utility was being transferred to ordinary consumers and demanded that the tariff hike, fixed charges, and the proposed installation of smart meters be withdrawn.
The opposition also called for a Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into the unnatural death of an employee of Tripura Santiniketan Medical College, asserting that an impartial investigation was necessary to establish whether the case involved suicide or foul play.
Highlighting infrastructure concerns, the Left Front criticised the poor condition of several national highways, particularly in Khowai district, alleging that substandard construction had contributed to an increase in road accidents. It also questioned the government's handling of eviction drives against street vendors in Agartala, alleging that the exercise was carried out without ensuring proper rehabilitation or following due process.
The Left Front urged the state government to address the issues through dialogue and corrective measures, maintaining that policy decisions affecting public welfare should be taken only after consultations with stakeholders.

