SILCHAR : Tripura Chief Minister campaigns for Rajdeep Roy, credits Modi-led government for development push and predicts sweeping mandate. Manik Saha on Sunday sharpened his attack on the Congress-led UPA, branding it “corrupt,” while pitching for a decisive victory for the BJP in Silchar ahead of the Assembly elections.

Addressing an election rally at Kirtania Ground, the Tripura Chief Minister expressed confidence that BJP candidate Rajdeep Roy would secure a “huge margin” win, citing what he described as strong public support for the party’s development agenda.

Saha credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for steering the country on a path of steady progress, asserting that voters continue to repose faith in his leadership. “The people have immense trust in Prime Minister Modi. Under his leadership, the country is progressing steadily,” he said.

Campaigning for Roy, Saha maintained that the electorate is aware of the changes ushered in under BJP rule and would reflect that in the polls. He also drew parallels with political developments in Tripura, where the BJP ended over three decades of Left rule, describing it as a turning point driven by Modi’s leadership.

The Tripura Chief Minister further highlighted cultural and emotional linkages between Silchar and Tripura, saying the two regions share longstanding ties. Saha added that senior BJP leaders, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, are expected to campaign in the region in the coming days.

Emphasising the strategic importance of the Northeast, he said the Centre has renewed its focus on the region under the Act East Policy, describing it as key to India’s broader growth trajectory.