AGARTALA: A clash erupted between Congress and BJP workers in Tripura after the announcement of the assembly election in the state. The clash broke out between the workers of both parties in Majlishpur just 30 minutes after the announcement of the election. Several people, including Congress AICC Tripura in-charge Dr Ajay Kumar, were injured.

Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman informed that several injured Congress workers are still in the local police station and could not be taken to the hospital due to the presence of BJP workers in the area. He also alleged that the attack was led by a minister. Tripura will go to polls on February 16. The result will be announced on March 2.