Tripura CM Saha expresses confidence in BJP's victory in panchayat elections
Jul 18, 2024
Gomati (Tripura) [India], July 18 : Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday expressed confidence in the BJP's victory in the upcoming three-tier panchayat elections in the state.
On the last day of the nomination submission for the election, the Chief Minister also visited Mata Tripuri Temple and offered prayers.
"Today is the last day to file the nominations. All of us came here today. We also visited the Mata Tripuri temple, and with her blessings, we will win these three-tier panchayat elections," Saha told ANI.
On Thursday, Saha also participated in the Nomination Submission Rally for the Paschim Tripura Zila Parishad and Zila Panchayat polls in Gomati district, amidst a large gathering of BJP supporters.
"With unwavering trust & immense blessings from the people, I participated today in the nomination submission rally of the Bharatiya Janata Party nominees in Paschim Tripura Zilla Parishad for Panchayat Polls," the Chief Minister posted on X.
This rally marked the final day for nomination submissions for the upcoming three-tier Panchayat elections scheduled for August 8.
Later in the day the Tripura CM also visited Matabari to participate in a party program. He offered prayers at the Tripureswari Mandi and sought the blessings of Mother Tripurasundari. The CM said he prayed for the happiness and prosperity of the people of the state to the mother.
Earlier, on July 14, Dr Saha addressed the Extended State Executive Meeting of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), urging party unity and discipline. He emphasized the need for party workers to communicate the development work undertaken by both the state and central governments. Highlighting grassroots initiatives, Dr Saha instructed party members to connect with the public and ensure the BJP's philosophy resonates with them.
"Highlight all the development works carried out for the welfare of the people and the country. It is crucial to bring these matters to the grassroots level," Dr. Saha stated. He also issued a stern warning against any form of violence or unruly behaviour during the election period, stressing the importance of maintaining discipline and law and order.
Prominent BJP leaders attended the meeting, including Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, BJP Coordinator for North-East Sambit Patra, Tripura MPs Biplab Kumar Deb and Kriti Singh Debbarma, BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharya, and Former Deputy CM Jishnu Dev Varma, among others.
The Panchayat elections in Tripura will take place on August 8, with votes counted on August 12.
