Agartala, Nov 13 : Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) Deputy Mayor Manika Das Dutta on Friday highlighted the construction of around 250 roads and other civic development initiatives in Ward No. 33 over the past five years while seeking voters’ support ahead of the November 27 municipal elections.
Dutta, who is also the councillor of Ward No. 33 under the 13-Pratapgarh Assembly constituency, conducted a door-to-door campaign, visiting several localities and interacting with residents to highlight the development work undertaken during her tenure.
She expressed satisfaction over the response from residents, particularly senior citizens and young people, and said her association with them over the past five years had developed into a close personal bond.
Recounting her journey since becoming a councillor in 2021, Dutta said her public service activities initially began from a small space behind a shop shutter, where she became aware of the difficulties faced by residents, including poor roads and inadequate civic facilities.
Claiming that around 250 major and connecting roads had been constructed in the ward during her tenure, she said efforts were also made to improve drainage, drinking water supply, electricity and other essential services.
She acknowledged the cooperation extended by the BJP government and party leadership in implementing various development projects.
Highlighting initiatives in Hrisidas Para, Dutta referred to the renovation and beautification of a local pond, installation of a deity inside a community hall and construction of a two-storey ward office building.
She said the new ward office was intended to make civic services more organised and accessible to residents.
The deputy mayor also said preparations were underway for the inauguration of a gymnasium in the ward, adding that the proposed facility had generated enthusiasm among local residents.
Rejecting allegations of inadequate development in Anganwadi centres, Dutta invited her political opponents to visit the facilities and assess the changes.
She said several centres had been transformed into child-friendly spaces, with colourful walls and educational visuals designed to encourage learning through play.
Responding to questions about political rivals, Dutta said she did not consider opponents as adversaries and referred to the BJP’s principle of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’, asserting that development initiatives should benefit everyone.
Appealing to residents to participate peacefully in the November 27 elections, she said their support would help determine the future development of the ward.
