Saha Steps Up Tribal Council Poll Pitch, Says Development Depends on BJP

Overview

• At a mass gathering in Atharobhola, Gomati district, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha urged voters to back BJP candidates across all TTAADC constituencies to accelerate development.
• He welcomed 192 voters from 53 families into the BJP during the event, highlighting efforts to consolidate support in tribal areas.
• Saha credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP-led Centre with prioritising tribal welfare and cited the anti-corruption credo 'Na Khaunga, Na Khane Dunga' to stress disciplined spending.
• He attacked previous communist governments, alleging Janajati communities were misled toward extremism to retain power.
• At a BJP youth programme in Dharmanagar the next day, Saha said the opposition is wagering on BJP infighting, while he touted transparent governance, 347 national awards, and gains in literacy, GSDP and deregulation rankings.