Agartala, August 12: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday described his recent meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi as “very cordial and positive”, amid political discussions surrounding the BJP’s alliance with Tipra Motha and preparations for the forthcoming village council elections.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a blood donation camp at Hawkers Corner in Agartala, a day after returning from Delhi, Saha said organisational, administrative and political matters concerning Tripura were discussed during the meeting.
“The talks were very cordial and positive. When there is an outcome, it will be made public. I hope there will be a good outcome,” Saha said.
Asked about political developments and the BJP’s understanding with its allies, the Chief Minister said discussions were continuing and urged people to wait for the outcome.
His remarks come amid preparations for the village council elections, which are expected to witness significant political activity in Tripura’s tribal areas. The BJP and Tipra Motha are partners in the state government, while their political equations at the grassroots level remain under focus.
Saha also launched a sharp attack on the opposition, accusing the CPI(M) and Congress of misleading people by politicising isolated incidents and highlighting temporary problems while overlooking the government’s development initiatives.
Referring to a recent CPI(M)-backed protest, the Chief Minister disputed allegations regarding a protester suffering a finger injury due to police action. He claimed the injury occurred after the protester’s finger became caught between barricades and alleged that the incident was subsequently portrayed as police excess.
Saha acknowledged that his government may not be able to resolve every issue immediately but maintained that it remained committed to addressing people’s concerns.
“This is a government that works for the people,” he said.
Defending the government’s approach to law and order, Saha asserted that political affiliation would not protect anyone involved in wrongdoing.
“If anyone does something wrong, even if he belongs to our party, we do not spare him,” he said.
The Chief Minister also highlighted what he described as Tripura’s progress in investment, infrastructure, tourism and employment.
With village council elections approaching, Saha indicated that the BJP would intensify its political campaign while continuing discussions with its allies.
