Agartala, 12th November 2026 : Alleging corruption and negligence in local development, a senior Congress leader and MLA Gopal Chandra Roy on Thursday claimed that party candidate Ratna Barman Pal would secure a victory by a huge margin in the upcoming municipal elections.
The leader alleged that residents of the area were being deprived of old-age and widow pensions, while roads and drinking water facilities remained inadequate. He claimed that despite sanctioning funds from the MLA’s development fund for local projects, the money had not been properly utilised.
He also accused local ward president Subhas Pal of failing to ensure the execution of sanctioned works, alleging that political activities were being prioritised over public welfare.
“People are not getting the benefits they are entitled to. Roads are in poor condition, and several basic problems remain unresolved. Even after funds were sanctioned from the MLA’s development fund, the work has not been carried out,” Roy alleged.
Taking a swipe at the ruling BJP, the Congress leader accused certain people of benefiting financially while ordinary residents continued to face difficulties. He alleged that development claims were limited to flex banners and posters, with little visible work on the ground.
The MLA further stated that if Congress candidate Ratna Barman Pal is elected, priority would be given to repairing roads, ensuring drinking water facilities and helping eligible residents receive old-age pensions, widow pensions and other government benefits.
“We will take steps to address the problems of the people and ensure that development works are implemented,” he said.
