Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Tripura Government Faces Criticism Over Temple Event
The Prime Minister recently visited and reopened a temple in Tripura.
Afterward, some political allies and opponents complained that they weren't invited.
They were upset that the royal family and other political leaders were excluded.
The government explained that the Prime Minister's Office made the guest list.
Some politicians thought the event should have been more inclusive, especially since it involved a historic temple.
Ruling ally and opposition parties criticized the Tripura government over the temple event.
Controversy centered on the exclusion of the royal family and opposition legislators.
The government stated the PMO finalized the guest list based on protocol.
The opposition accused the BJP of political bias and a lack of courtesy.
A ruling ally, TIPRA Motha, expressed pride that the temple was recognized.
- Who
- PM Modi, Tripura Government, Opposition Parties
- What
- Criticism over exclusion from temple event
- When
- September 22nd (event), September 23rd (Assembly session)
- Where
- Tripura, India
- Why
- Concerns about political bias and lack of inclusion
Opposition & Ruling Allies
Tripura Government (BJP)
Inclusion of Royal Family
Opposition & Ruling Allies
Opposition and allies criticized the exclusion of the royal family.
Tripura Government (BJP)
The government stated that an invitation was extended to a royal family member.
Political Courtesy
Opposition & Ruling Allies
Opposition leaders accused the government of lacking political courtesy.
Tripura Government (BJP)
Government officials explained PMO finalized the guest list.
- Event
- Tripura Sundari Temple Inauguration
- Location
- Tripura, India
- Attendees
- PM Modi, MP Kriti Devi Debbarman, Ministers
- Controversy
- Exclusion of Royal Family & Opposition
- Key Parties
- BJP, Tipra Motha, Congress, IPFT
Sources
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