On October 12, 1988, 11 Communist Party of India (Marxist) leaders and workers were brutally murdered by a gang of killers backed by the then Congress-TUJS coalition government in Birchandra Manu, Belonia sub-division in South Tripura District.
The martyrs were: Comrades Sridam Paul, Chhatramani Debbarma, Sudhir Debnath, Nityahari Murasingh, Sukharanjan Murasigh, Gathirai Murasingh, Bhadra Kumar Murasingh, Lalit Noatia, Purna Chandra Noatia, Biralal Das and Nitai Sarkar.
This heinous crime was committed in order to silence the voices of dissent and to create a climate of fear and terror in the state. But the sacrifices of these brave martyrs will never be forgotten.
On this day, we pay our deepest respects to the Birchandra Manu martyrs and to all those who have laid down their lives for the cause of justice and equality.
We also reaffirm our commitment to fight against all forms of violence and oppression. We will never allow the forces of hatred and bigotry to triumph.
Redsalute Birchandra Manu Martyrs!
