Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha expressed concerns about widespread corruption in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) under the current administration. The TTAADC, governed by the BJP’s junior partner, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), since 2021, covers a significant portion of Tripura and is home to a large indigenous population. Saha, speaking at a public meeting, emphasized the BJP government’s commitment to tribal welfare and urged winning all seats in the upcoming TTAADC elections for real development.
Saha highlighted the historical neglect of tribal welfare and credited past Prime Ministers for initiating dedicated tribal welfare departments. He also mentioned recent appointments of tribal individuals to key positions, underscoring the government’s focus on tribal welfare. Criticizing opposition slogans, Saha accused them of misleading people and claimed that corruption reigns in the TTAADC, with audits revealing malpractices.
The Chief Minister called for electoral support to ensure BJP’s victory in all 28 TTAADC seats, linking it to trust in Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He also criticized the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for disrespecting Tripura’s former Maharajas and highlighted the government’s initiatives to honor their legacy. As political parties gear up for the TTAADC polls, efforts to garner tribal support have intensified, with elections expected in March or April.
