By Firstdespatch Desk Aug 29, 2022
Agartala, August 29: BJP national president, J P Nadda today said that the double engine government in Tripura has always stressed for real development of the tribals in Tripura and stopped the menace of violence.
Addressing a mass gathering at Khumulwng, headquarters of the Tripura ADC Nadda said Tripura is progressing to fulfill public aspirations under BJP led government and progress of tribals is a part of the development.
The BJP leader also said tribals from Bru, Chakma, Bhil, Gari, Jamatia among 19 tribal communities of the state cant be forgotten since they have contributed to progress of the nation.
He said BJP's slogan of 'atmanirbharta' or self reliance is connected to tribal communities as tribals always try to move towards self reliance wherever they live.
Nadda appealed to the tribals of the state to bless the BJP so that it can return to power with two-third majority and if the saffron party is voted to power the government would improve the status of education and health condition.
"It's a matter of pride that PM has identified the self reliant character and pride of tribals. The tribal society isnt related to simple people alone but have bravely stood up to protect the country whenever any assault came on the country. PM has honoured tribals by choosing a tribal as the first lady of the country. This is the highest honour in the country for a tribal woman from a common family", Nadda said adding that tribals had highest representation in the incumbent central and state cabinets under BJP watch for the first time.
He also said none of the previous non-BJP governments genuinely thought for the tribals while former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee started the first tribal welfare ministry.
"There are 8 tribal ministers in union cabinet and 5 ministers in state cabinet. We have accepted tribals to be part of the mainstream of Indian life", the BJP supremo said.
He also said the BJP government started a national institute for tribals for the first time in 75 years and said it means no government till now felt a national institute for tribals was needed.
He cited the introduction of Janajati Gaurav Diwas in the memory of Birsa Munda, withdrawal of AFSPA from different parts of the country, boost in Ekalavya schools in tribal areas, reduction in crimes on tribals etc and said, "BJP is the other name of tribal development. A govt (Left) looted tribals and a government is working day and night to develop them".
Virtually striking the bell for 2023 assembly elections, Nadda today said, "I'm giving a message to tribals... If development is needed, Narendra Modi is needed. If Double enginer government benefits can be reached to tribals, CM Manik Saha, BJP state president Rajeeb Bhattacharya, Deputy CM Jishnu Devvarma, ex CM Biplab Deb are the ones who are working to do it".
He said BJP is "genuinely working" to include tribals in mainstream of life and said it would continue to work to preserve tribal traditions and culture as well as develop the communities. FD JK