*Agartala, April 7: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today highlighted the Bharatiya Janata Party’s deep-rooted commitment to rural India, stating that the foundation of the world’s largest political party is intricately connected with the spirit and soul of the nation’s villages.
Participating in the Gram Chalo Abhiyan under Bamutia Assembly Constituency as part of the BJP’s 46th foundation year celebrations, Dr. Saha engaged with local residents through beneficiary interactions and chaupal meetings in East Gandhigram.
Dr Saha reiterated the party’s dedication to the socio-economic upliftment of rural communities, guided by Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay’s Antyodaya mantra and the philosophy of Ekatma Manav Darshan.
“The government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is persistently working to realize the vision of a strong and self-reliant India as imagined by Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee. The rural population plays a crucial role in this journey,” Dr. Saha said.
During his visit, the Chief Minister also met beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana – Gramin (PMAY-G), including Haripada Sarkar and Jiban Acharya, in Purba Gandhigram and congratulated them on their new homes.
He emphasized the importance of hygiene and public participation in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, calling cleanliness the “key to health.”
In Kalibari, Subhash Colony, Dr. Saha joined BJP workers and locals in a cleanliness drive, appreciating the collective spirit that has turned the initiative into a mass movement.
Dr. Saha also visited newly constructed sub-centers under the Animal Resources Development Department, including a fishery sub-center, showcasing the government’s focus on rural infrastructure and livelihood development.
In a heartwarming moment, the Chief Minister attended the rice ceremony of Kaushal Debnath, daughter of Bijay Debnath and Sima Das Debnath, at the local Anganwadi Centre in Subhash Colony. He offered prayers for her bright future and extended blessings to the family.
Concluding his visit, Dr. Saha performed Puja at the Kali temple in Subhash Colony, praying for the well-being of all citizens.
He said the BJP’s Gram Chalo Abhiyan is not just an outreach initiative, but a reaffirmation of the party’s unwavering resolve to bring the message of good governance and inclusive development to every household.
During the event BJP General Secretary Bipin Debbarma, Former MLA Krishnadhan Das, Mandal President Shibendra Das and others were present.
