Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said his government would focus on addressing public grievances regarding the power situation and other issues after discussions with stakeholders. He also defended the government’s approach to development work and said constructive Opposition criticism would be respected.
Key takeaways:
- CM Dr Manik Saha said the government is focused on solving public problems.
- He said some difficulties can arise during development work.
- The government will review pending issues and take decisions soon.
- Saha said constructive Opposition criticism will be respected.
- He criticised attempts to create confusion or provoke people.
- The Chief Minister said the power situation is also under review.
Agartala August 09: Our government is not to create problems like the Opposition, but focuses on resolving public problems, Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said in Agartala today before flying to New Delhi. He said the administration will review issues raised by people and work out solutions after discussions.
Dr Saha made the remarks while responding to questions on several issues discussed by the government. He said some matters could be resolved immediately. Others may require coordination with different authorities.
Government Will Resolve People’s Problems: CM
Dr Saha said problems can emerge when a government undertakes development work. However, he stressed that such issues should not be ignored.
“There will be problems,” Saha said. He added that his government believes in finding solutions to them.
According to the Chief Minister, not every problem that emerges during government work is deliberate. Some difficulties can arise unintentionally during the implementation of projects and decisions.
He said the administration must keep people informed while addressing such problems.
Saha also contrasted his government with the previous administration. He claimed that the present government is focused on solving problems, while the earlier government had created them.
CM Promises Action on Public Grievances
The Chief Minister said officials and ministers had discussed several issues raised by people.
He said the government would examine the matters and identify practical solutions.
“Some things can be done immediately,” Saha said. “Some others depend on different agencies or authorities.”
He said the government would take these factors into account before announcing final decisions.
Saha expressed confidence that the administration would find solutions to at least some of the issues shortly.
He also stressed that the government’s decisions must serve public interests.
‘People’s Mandate Cannot Be Ignored’
Dr Manik Saha said the government exists because of the people’s mandate.
He pointed out that people voted to bring the government to power. Therefore, he said, the administration cannot ignore their concerns.
The Chief Minister said addressing public grievances remains an important responsibility of the government.
His remarks come amid discussions over several issues affecting people in Tripura. He said the government would examine the concerns one by one instead of taking decisions without proper consideration.
Dr Saha Backs Constructive Opposition Role
The Chief Minister also spoke about the role of the Opposition.
He said the government respects constructive criticism. According to Dr Saha, Opposition parties have a legitimate role in raising issues faced by people.
However, he drew a line between constructive criticism and attempts to create unnecessary confusion.
Dr Saha criticised what he described as efforts to “fish in troubled waters”. He also condemned attempts to provoke people over public issues.
He said such practices would not help solve people’s problems.
The Chief Minister maintained that the government would continue to focus on practical solutions rather than political confrontation.
Power Situation Under Review
Saha was also asked about the power situation in the state.
He said the government was already examining the issue. He recalled that he had discussed the matter the previous day as well.
The Chief Minister said the administration would hold further discussions before taking a final decision.
He assured that the government would communicate the outcome once the review process is complete.
“We are looking into all the issues,” Saha said, adding that decisions would be taken within the shortest possible time.
Government Promises Step-by-Step Approach
The Chief Minister said the government would address problems gradually and in a systematic manner.
He indicated that some issues may take longer because they depend on multiple agencies or decisions outside the immediate control of the state government.
However, he assured people that the administration would continue working on them.
The Chief Minister urged people not to worry and said the government would take steps in their interest.
His statement signals an effort by the Tripura government to respond to public concerns while defending its approach to governance and development.
The administration now faces the task of turning the assurances into concrete decisions, particularly on issues that directly affect people’s daily lives, including the power situation.
