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Tripura CM Saha expresses satisfaction with voter turnout in Phase 1 of Lok Sabha polls

April 20, 2024, 11:37 am

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, actively involved in election campaigns, emphasized democratic values and development-focused governance amidst the state’s electoral fervor. He highlighted elections as crucial for upholding democracy and underscored the need for fair, free, impartial, and peaceful elections, calling them a cornerstone of democratic celebration.

Saha expressed contentment with the voter turnout and praised the Election Commission for its readiness to address grievances promptly, ensuring a transparent polling process. He previously urged voters to prioritize development, peace, and unity, emphasizing the importance of supporting candidates dedicated to societal welfare.

Scheduled to campaign in Chailengta, Karamcherra, and Kamalpur on Saturday, Saha’s efforts align with the state’s festive election atmosphere. Tripura recorded the highest turnout at around 80.46%, with West Bengal following at 77.57%.

However, amidst Tripura’s high turnout, the INDIA bloc in Tripura has requested the Election Commission to cancel polls for the West Tripura Lok Sabha constituency and Ramnagar assembly constituency due to alleged poll manipulation through booth jamming, intimidation, and proxy voting.

The first phase of Lok Sabha polls occurred on April 19, with the remaining six phases scheduled on different dates until June 1 to elect the 543 members of the 18th Lok Sabha. The election results are set to be announced on June 4.

Rail blockage and road protestors lifted as Tripura CM addresses Kokborok Roman Script issues

February 13, 2024, 3:17 pm

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha successfully managed a major crisis as supporters of the TISF, a student wing of the opposition TIPRA MOTHA party, blocked critical transportation arteries, including national highways and railway lines. The blockades caused widespread disruption and anxiety by isolating Tripura.

The blockades were an escalation of the TISF and Twipra Students’ Federation (TSF) demand for the recognition of the Roman script for the Kokborok language in educational assessments. This demand gained momentum after statements by Dhananjoy Gon Choudhury, President of the Tripura Board of Secondary Education.

Protesters, using logs and burning tires, paralyzed transportation, demanding immediate action. CM Saha engaged in discussions with central and tribal leaders to address the students’ future. After intense deliberation, a landmark decision was reached to permit the use of the Roman script for Kokborok language exams.

Cabinet Minister Sushanta Chaudhury announced the decision at a press conference, addressing a deeply rooted cultural issue in the state. CM Saha reassured the public earlier in the day, expressing confidence in reaching a resolution. By evening, the crisis was defused, with TIPRA Motha party leaders thanking the Chief Minister and BJP leadership for the historic resolution.

CM Manik Saha Commends Tripura Police for Making State Drug-Free

May 7, 2023, 1:32 pm

Chief Minister Manik Saha has lauded the efforts of Tripura Police for its proactive participation in making Tripura a drug-free state.

Taking to Twitter on Saturday, the chief minister wrote “Efforts of Tripura Police is highly commendable. Their proactive participation in making Tripura Drug Free is giving boost to the vision of Hon’ble PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji. Kudos to your efforts once again…!”

Earlier on Saturday, in a successful operation led by the Superintendent of Police North Tripura, three persons were arrested and 60,000 Yaba tablets were seized from their possession at Churaibari Gate on the Assam-Tripura interstate border.

The seized drug is valued at approx Rs 6 crores in the grey market.
“The consignment was meant to be smuggled from Assam to Agartala, capital of Tripura,” the police said.Yaba is psychotropic a drug containing a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine and it is produced largely in Myanmar.The three accused were booked under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act, police said.

Amit Shah reaches Agartala to flag off ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ in poll-bound Tripura

January 5, 2023, 2:02 pm

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday reached Agartala to flag off Bhartiya Janata Party’s (BJP) ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ in the state. He was received by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha at the airport. Shah will flag off ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ from Dhamanagar in North Tripura district and Sabroom in South Tripura district today.

Tripura BJP will start ‘Jan Viswas Yatra’ programme to strengthen the party support base in the state. The Yatra whose purpose is to showcase the developmental works the BJP government has done since 2018 will last for eight days and cover 60 constituencies in the state.

BJP national president JP Nadda will be present on the concluding day of the Yatra on January 12 when he will address the masses. Assembly polls in Tripura are slated for 2023.

Tripura government announces 12 pc hike in DA for govt employees

December 27, 2022, 6:06 pm

A 12 percent hike in Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief has been announced by Tripura government for its employees and pensioners from 1 December. Meanwhile, from 8 percent to 20 percent BJP-led government has increased the total DA hike. “Today announced 12 percent hike in DA/DR for the employees & pensioners. Besides, also declared over 50 percent hike in remuneration of DRWs MRWs PTWs, and Contingent workers. The decisions will benefit around 1,94,000 persons/ families and will have a positive impact on the overall development,” Chief Minister Manik Saha tweeted. However, there are 8,600 casual-and-part-time-workers.

Tripura CM Saha inaugurates trauma care center

December 17, 2022, 9:18 am

A trauma centre was inaugurated by the Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday in Udaipur, Gomati district. Meanwhile, Saha laid the foundation stone of various infrastructure projects at the Regional College of Physical Education, Panisagar, North Tripura on 16 December. Tripura CM also inaugurated a 100-seater boys hostel and a newly constructed state-of-the art swimming pool. Tripura CM further said under Khelo India its aim is to improve the quality of infrastructure.

Tripura conducts conference on social justice and empowerment

November 25, 2022, 3:58 pm

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha and Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Pratima Bhoumik attend a two-day regional workshop in Agartala.

The regional workshop on “acts, rules, and the implementation of schemes” is being held in Agartala by the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in partnership with the Tripura government. On Friday, Tripura CM Saha opened the workshop.

“I’m glad that this kind of workshop is being organised in Tripura,” said Saha while addressing the inaugural event.
Tripura CM also highlighted the government’s measures on the implementation of the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act, 2007 under the social justice and empowerment department from 2008 on.
“We are providing shelters to the needy and homeless senior citizens, and old-age home facilities are also being run in the state for their assistance,” he said.

Saha also emphasised the government’s initiatives for welfare programmes and skill development for the state’s farmers, adding that the state’s residents, including farmers, are receiving adequate financial support.

Participants in the workshop are also coming from places like Ladakh, Chandigarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Sikkim, Assam, and Meghalaya.

Tripura CM Manik Saha interacts with recipients of government assistance, solicits their opinions

November 22, 2022, 6:55 pm

Dr. Manik Saha, the chief minister of Tripura, met with several beneficiaries from various government programmes on Tuesday in Dhanpur and other rural areas to get their feedback.

Residents were taken aback by CM Saha’s appearance as he walked door-to-door, despite having a busy schedule, and spoke with the families to ascertain whether they were receiving the benefits of the government programmes. One of the recipients, 62-year-old Archana Saha, a resident of North Sarasima Gram Panchayat, was overwhelmed following her encounter with the CM. She revealed to CM Saha that she and her family formerly resided in a kutcha house.

“It was my dream to have a house, but because of financial constraints, I never thought I would ever be able to build a house. It’s only because of this government it has become a reality,” she said.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY) program, she received a pucca house. There is a toilet and a free water connection in the home.

“I’m overjoyed to see the happy faces of people like Archana. It’s all because of the schemes launched by the Center under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi,” said CM Manik Saha while speaking to reporters.

The residence of Anita Debnath, a resident of Dhanpur in the Sepahijala district, was also visited by CM Saha in order to determine whether or not all of the schemes had been made available.

Debnath informed CM Saha of the advantages of government programmes that her family members had attained with the help of appropriate advice and expressed her satisfaction with the steps taken by the government to advance the interests of the people.

“We have been given benefits for my 22-year-old physically challenged son, including a house under the PMAY scheme with tap-water connection, toilet facility, and electricity connection. This has given us hope for our lives,” she said.
The residents were also informed about government schemes that were available and easily accessible, and they were also informed about fairs being organised for the benefit of people at every locality and subdivision to ensure maximum reach and access to government schemes for the citizens.

Tripura Chief Minister meets PM Modi, discusses issues related to state

September 5, 2022, 5:56 pm

Ahead of the meeting between the Prime Ministers of India and Bangladesh, Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday.

I am very happy to meet Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji in New Delhi today, Saha wrote on social media after meeting with PM Modi on Sunday morning.

Prime Minister Modi was updated by the Chief Minister of Tripura on the status of various ongoing federal and state government projects in the areas of health, education, trade, and infrastructure development.

He also wrote “The Prime Minister has assured to further extend the necessary assistance of the central government for the overall development of Tripura. We are committed to continue development work for the welfare of the people of the state in the vision of the Prime Minister”.

It is also important to note that, in order to advance trade and economic growth, the Bangladeshi government must work with Tripura to resolve a file of information created by the office of the chief secretary of Tripura

Tripura CM Manik Saha tests positive for COVID-19; urged to take precautions

July 21, 2022, 12:54 pm

Tripura chief minister Dr. Manik Saha tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday and urged to take precautions for those who had come in contact with him.

“I have been tested Covid-19 positive today. I am absolutely fit and fine with no symptoms. I humbly request all those who’ve come in contact with me to take necessary precautions,” Saha tweeted.

Earlier on June 23, 2022, Saha won the MLA seat from the 8-no-Town Bordowali Assembly Constituency and took the oath as Member of the Legislative Assembly from the Tripura Assembly Constituency.

Saha further added, “In Jubarajnagar, CPI (m) long had a seat, which we could not wrest away from them back in 2018, despite waves of PM Modi’s popularity. But this time, we’ve won the seat with a majority. The public is with us where the NDA-led governments are in power in all the states.”

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday said, India registered 21,566 new COVID-19 cases.