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Agartala, April 09: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha launched a scathing attack on the opposition CPIM and Congress during a visit to North Tripura district today, where he inaugurated 45 development projects across various sectors. Addressing a public gathering, Dr. Saha accused both parties of engaging in "negative politics" and claimed they were rapidly losing public relevance. “In the coming days, both CPIM and Congress will vanish as they are now competing with NOTA,” said the Chief Minister. He remarked that the opposition parties failed to recognise the development happening in the state and added, “If they can’t see development, they should go for cataract surgery.” Dr. Saha accused the Left and Congress of being ideologically disconnected from the people. “They don’t believe in God, they act only negatively, and their existence is fading. They are made for each other,” he added, urging opposition leaders to visit the North District and witness the state’s progr...

  Agartala, April 09: A protest rally was held in Agartala on Tuesday by the Tribal Youth Federation (TYF) Central Committee, condemning what they termed as a casteist remark by Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ratan Lal Nath. The remark in question was allegedly made on March 24 during a religious gathering, where the minister reportedly targeted the caste of opposition leader and CPIM MLA Jitendra Choudhury. The TYF, affiliated with left-aligned tribal youth movements, strongly criticised the statement, accusing the minister of making socially divisive comments that violate the spirit of unity and respect among communities. The protest march began near the city’s tribal youth office and proceeded through various streets, drawing a significant number of participants. Protesters carried placards demanding action against the minister, asserting that such remarks were unbecoming of a public representative. The demonstration culminated in the symbolic burning of an effigy of Ministe...