Close on the heels of post-poll violence in West Bengal, pre-election clashes are being witnessed in Tripura. Though the violence in Tripura is not as widespread and intense as in West Bengal, there are chances that the situation might worsen by the time the northeastern state goes to polls in 2023. Political violence is not new to West Bengal and Kerala. Incidentally, both have a history of being ruled by the Left for a long period of time.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/political-violence-is-tripura-going-the-west-bengal-way/articleshow/87870879.cms