Below we publish the extracts of the interview given by CPI(M) Polit Bureau member and former chief minister of Tripura, Manik Sarkar to G Mamatha, People’s Democracy correspondent, in New Delhi on September 13. 1. Why were there widespread attacks on CPI(M) offices and on the houses of the cadre, on September 8. Why did this happen. What is the background?On 6th September, there was a programme in Kathalia block in Sonamura subdivision – a mass deputation to the block development officer of Kathalia block.