Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath has predicted a BJP victory in all 51 Agartala Municipal Corporation wards, citing voter enthusiasm and the party’s organisational strength.
At A Glance
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Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath says BJP aims to win all 51 Agartala Municipal Corporation seats.
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The party has formed an Election Management Committee and assigned campaign responsibilities to senior leaders.
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BJP plans to seek votes on its development record while promising a peaceful and orderly election campaign.
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has set an ambitious target of winning all 51 seats in the upcoming Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections. Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath expressed confidence in the party’s prospects, citing the enthusiasm among party workers and the response from residents during the campaign.
Addressing reporters during an election campaign in AMC Ward No. 10, Nath said the BJP expected voters to support all its candidates. He was campaigning for the party’s candidate, Biswajit Roy.
The Minister said the public response across different wards had strengthened the party’s confidence. He described the enthusiasm among supporters and the spontaneous participation of residents as encouraging signs ahead of the elections.
“Considering the prevailing mood and enthusiasm among voters, I strongly believe that people will bless BJP candidates with victory in all 51 seats,” Nath said.
BJP Seeks Votes on Development Agenda
Nath said the BJP would approach voters with its development initiatives and commitment to public welfare. He maintained that the party would seek a fresh mandate based on its work and development agenda.
The Minister highlighted the enthusiasm among party workers during the campaign. He said the response from residents in different parts of Agartala had reinforced the BJP’s confidence about its electoral prospects.
He also expressed confidence in the party’s organisational strength, claiming that the BJP had a strong and dedicated workforce across the city. According to Nath, the party was prepared to handle challenges during the election campaign.
Election Management Committee Formed
The Minister confirmed that the BJP president had already constituted an Election Management Committee to coordinate preparations for the AMC elections.
He said the party could induct additional members into the committee whenever necessary. A key organisational meeting was scheduled at the BJP office at 6:30 PM to discuss election preparations and campaign strategies.
Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee, Minister Sushanta Chowdhury and Deputy Speaker Ramprasad Paul are among the senior leaders expected to attend the meeting.
The District President, Mandal Presidents, Mahila Morcha leaders, the incumbent Mayor and other senior party functionaries are also expected to participate.
Nath said the meeting would focus on organisational coordination and the party’s preparations for the municipal elections. The leadership would discuss the detailed strategy internally before taking forward the campaign.
Sr Leaders Assigned Responsibilities Across Agartala
The BJP has also distributed organisational responsibilities among senior leaders to coordinate election activities in different areas of Agartala.
Minister Sushanta Chowdhury will oversee Pratapgarh, while Deputy Speaker Ramprasad Paul will look after Suryamaninagar. The Mayor will coordinate the party’s activities in Ramnagar.
Other leaders entrusted with responsibilities include MLA Mina Sarkar, Advocate Samir Ghosh, Vicky Prasad, former Minister Prakash Das, MLA Ratan Chakraborty, TIDC Chairman Nabadal Banik, Papiya Dutta and MLA Shambhu Lal Chakma.
The Minister said District Presidents and Mandal Presidents would also play important roles in managing the campaign. Their responsibilities would include coordinating activities and strengthening the party’s organisational network across the city.
The BJP leadership expects this organisational arrangement to help coordinate campaign activities across different wards and constituencies.
BJP Emphasises Peaceful Election Campaign
Nath said the BJP would work to ensure that the electoral process took place in a peaceful, orderly and festive atmosphere.
He added that the party would take appropriate organisational measures to prevent attempts to disrupt the election environment. Any unlawful activity, he said, would be dealt with according to the law.
The Minister stressed that peaceful polling and a fear-free atmosphere were essential for democratic participation.
He said the BJP’s priority was to ensure that voters could exercise their democratic rights without intimidation or disruption. The party would discuss its detailed election strategy internally while focusing on maintaining peace throughout the campaign.
Nath Questions Opposition’s Failure to Unite
The Power Minister also expressed disappointment over the opposition parties’ failure to come together ahead of the AMC elections.
He observed that a united opposition could have made the electoral contest more competitive. However, Nath remained confident that the BJP would secure victory despite the absence of a united opposition front.
He said maintaining peace and creating a favourable atmosphere for the elections should remain a collective responsibility.
Reiterating the party’s electoral approach, Nath said the BJP would continue to seek public support through its development agenda and a peaceful democratic process.
