Tripura CM accuses previous left-front govt of ignoring basic public needs

Agartala: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha criticized the previous left-front government accusing it of failing to address the basic needs of the people in the state.

Speaking on the topic, the CM claimed, "The current state government has given special priority to providing clean drinking water for all. Apart from the successful implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in rural areas, the government has set a target of ensuring drinking water supply to 100 per cent of homes in urban areas."

He taking a dig at the previous government claimed that the left-front government did not pay much attention to the needs of the public.

He also said that the basic needs of the citizens were widely ignored.

Saha made the statement while laying the foundation stone of water supply improvement projects for 12 towns under the Mukhyamantri Nagar Unnayan Prakalpa at Rajarshi Town Hall, Udaipur.

He further stated that a financial allocation of Rs 530 crore has been earmarked in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank for the expansion of drinking water systems in 12 towns of the state under the Mukhyamantri Nagar Unnayan Prakalpa (MM-NUP).

"This project has to be implemented within three years. The initiative taken by the Urban Development Department should be closely monitored to ensure proper implementation. Public representatives and concerned departments must remain vigilant. Approximately 4 lakh people from 75,000 families will benefit from this project", he said.

The project will be implemented on a cluster basis across several towns, including Khowai, Mohanpur, Ranirbazar, Bisramganj, Melaghar, Udaipur, Amarpur, Belonia, Kumarghat, Dharmanagar, Kailashahar, and Ambassa.