AGARTALA: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha unleashed a sharp critique against the opposition CPI-M on Friday, accusing them of harboring illusions of internal BJP conflicts and dreaming of reclaiming power through a Left Front revival. Speaking at the BJP’s ‘Yuva Shankhnad’ program in Dharmanagar, North Tripura district, Saha emphasized that his government remains steadfast in transparent governance focused on public welfare.
Despite being a small state, Tripura is surging ahead on every front, Saha declared. ‘We have clinched 347 national awards, yet the opposition remains blind to the real progress unfolding here,’ he said, highlighting the state’s top rankings in deregulation and compliance across India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself praised Tripura during a chief secretaries’ meeting in Delhi, urging larger states to emulate its model.
Saha paid heartfelt tribute to the late Tripura Assembly Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen, whose sudden demise on December 26 last year left an irreplaceable void. ‘Sen dreamed of Dharmanagar’s all-round development and was passionate about Jatra folk theater. We will fulfill his vision through action, not just words,’ he vowed, calling on party workers to complete his unfinished tasks.
Contrasting BJP’s relentless work ethic—from 6 AM to midnight—Saha lambasted the opposition for allying with former adversaries involved in past violence, terrorism, and arson. ‘They crave power day and night, with no concern for the people,’ he charged. Under PM Modi’s leadership, Tripura has transformed from a security-escort nightmare to a beacon of peace in the Northeast, he added.
As elections loom, Saha’s words underscore BJP’s confidence in its track record, positioning development over the opposition’s ‘fantasies.’ Tripura’s story is one of quiet triumphs, setting a national benchmark for efficient governance in challenging terrains.
With 347 awards and PM’s endorsement, the state proves size doesn’t limit ambition. The opposition’s power hunger, Saha warns, blinds them to these realities, but BJP remains committed to people-centric progress.