Agartala, May 15 — The Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) has called on the Tripura government to take immediate action in filling vacant positions across various government departments and to discontinue the practice of issuing offer letters. During a press conference at the Student Youth Bhavan in Melarmath, DYFI State Secretary Nabarun Deb presented data on unfilled government posts and emphasized the urgency of addressing the issue.
Mr. Deb criticized the state’s healthcare and education systems, stating that they have deteriorated under the current administration. He expressed concerns over rising unemployment and the increasing influence of drugs, warning that these factors are negatively impacting the younger generation. While Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha has announced plans to establish de-addiction centers in every district, Mr. Deb questioned the effectiveness of these measures, arguing that stronger action is needed to address drug-related activities.
Highlighting staffing shortages, Mr. Deb pointed out that 2,167 higher secondary schools in Tripura currently lack a principal. He also cited legislative assembly data indicating that 51,000 government positions remain vacant as of 2025. Additionally, he noted that the last engineer recruitment occurred in 2017 under the previous Left Front government, and hospitals continue to face shortages of medical personnel.
In a separate statement, Mr. Deb addressed India’s military response to the Pahalgam terror attack. He referenced the Indian Army’s May 7 operation targeting terror hubs in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Following the operation, Colonel Sophia Qureshi and Air Force Wing Commander Vyomika Singh briefed the nation on Operation Sindoor. Mr. Deb also condemned remarks made by Madhya Pradesh BJP minister Vijay Shah regarding Colonel Qureshi, stating that such comments were inappropriate and have been strongly criticized by the leftist youth and student organization.
DYFI has reiterated its demand for immediate government action on these pressing issues.
