Agartala, 12th November 2026 :With the Urban Local Body (ULB) elections approaching, Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha on Thursday expressed strong confidence in the BJP’s electoral prospects, asserting that the party is witnessing spontaneous and encouraging public support across the state.
Stepping up the party’s grassroots campaign, Dr. Saha conducted a door-to-door outreach programme in Shantipara, Agartala, seeking votes for BJP candidate Ratna Datta. During the campaign, he covered Booth Nos. 16 and 17, where he has been assigned responsibility as a booth guardian.
Interacting with the media, the Chief Minister said the party had chalked out a detailed campaign schedule for him, covering different parts of the state. He added that he would reach out to voters in various locations in accordance with the party’s plan.
“I am witnessing spontaneous responses from people everywhere. The response was encouraging yesterday, and it is equally positive today. People are responding positively because we have carried out extensive development work and are continuously working for their welfare,” Dr. Saha said.
Acknowledging that the government might not have been able to meet every public expectation, he maintained that its development initiatives and commitment to improving people’s lives were clearly visible.
Highlighting key civic priorities, the Chief Minister pointed to improvements in drinking water supply, road connectivity, electricity and the restoration and maintenance of ponds and lakes. He said the government was making consistent efforts to resolve long-pending civic issues through transparent governance.
Referring to Agartala’s transformation, Dr. Saha said substantial development had taken place across all 51 wards of the Agartala Municipal Corporation compared to previous years.
He asserted that the BJP would continue to place development and public welfare at the centre of its election campaign, while maintaining direct engagement with voters, and expressed confidence in securing continued public support in the upcoming polls.
