Agartala, Nov 13 : Tripura Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday expressed confidence that the BJP would win all 51 seats in the upcoming Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections, citing an enthusiastic response from voters during the party’s campaign.
“Given the mood and enthusiasm among voters, I firmly believe that people will bless BJP candidates with victory in all 51 out of 51 seats,” Nath said while campaigning for party candidate Biswajit Roy in Ward No. 10.
Speaking to reporters, the minister said the response from residents across different wards and the enthusiasm among party workers had encouraged the party ahead of the civic elections.
He said the BJP would seek votes on the basis of its development initiatives and commitment to public welfare.
Nath said the party had constituted an Election Management Committee under the leadership of its state president to coordinate preparations for the civic polls. Additional members would be inducted into the panel as required, he added.
An organisational meeting was scheduled to be held at the party office at 6.30 pm to discuss election preparations and campaign strategies.
Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Deputy Speaker Ramprasad Paul, district and mandal presidents, Mahila Morcha leaders, the incumbent mayor and other senior party functionaries were expected to attend the meeting, he said.
The minister said the BJP would take necessary organisational measures to ensure that the electoral process was conducted in a peaceful and orderly atmosphere. Any unlawful activities would be dealt with in accordance with the law, he added.
He also outlined the responsibilities assigned to senior leaders for coordinating the party’s campaign in different areas of Agartala.
Chowdhury will oversee Pratapgarh, while Paul has been assigned responsibility for Suryamaninagar. The mayor will look after Ramnagar, Nath said.
MLA Mina Sarkar, Advocate Samir Ghosh, Vicky Prasad, former minister Prakash Das, MLA Ratan Chakraborty, TIDC Chairman Nabadal Banik, Papiya Dutta and MLA Shambhu Lal Chakma have also been entrusted with responsibilities in different areas.
District and mandal presidents would coordinate campaign activities and strengthen the party’s organisational network across the city, he said.
Expressing confidence in the party’s organisational strength, Nath said the BJP had a dedicated workforce in Agartala and was prepared for the electoral contest.
He also expressed regret that opposition parties had failed to come together, observing that a united opposition could have made the contest more competitive.
Maintaining peace during the elections should be everyone’s responsibility, Nath said, reiterating that the BJP would seek the people’s mandate through a democratic process.
