Agartala, May 04: Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha said that public welfare is the main goal of his government, not elections.

Speaking to the reporters after visiting several wards under Agartala Municipal Corporation and interacting with the local people, the Chief Minister said, “We don’t visit areas only during elections, but also during general times.”

He also directed the officials concerned to complete the on-going works of covered drains and roads in Agartala city within the stipulated time. Dr. Saha visited various development activities in Ward No. 16, 20, and 32 under the Agartala Municipal Council area.

He started the visit programme from in front of the Agartala Town Hall and covered areas including Town Hall, Santipara, Kshetramohan School, Netaji Chowmuhani, Netaji School, Forest Office, Howrah Riverfront Project, Singhapara, RMS Chowmuhani, Badurtoli, and Ramnagar 1, 2, 3, and 4.

During the visit, Dr. Saha inspected and reviewed the progress of various on-going works and heard the grievances of the local people.

Later, Dr. Saha said that many roads and drains were constructed in the 8-Town Baradowali Assembly Constituency and said that in some places, people have complained about the drainage system; however, the water issues have been resolved.

“I have also witnessed that there are some encroachments. I have seen this matter, and wherever proper covered drains are necessary, I have directed officials to look into it. I also visited the Shantipara area, where I have instructed them to look after a pond,” said Dr. Saha.

He said that the main aim is to ensure proper drainage and make the areas free from encroachment.

During the visit, Health Secretary Kiran Gitte, West District Magistrate Dr. Vishal Kumar, Urban Development Secretary Abhishek Singh, Chief Executive Officer of Agartala Smart City Ltd. Shailesh Kumar Yadav, and others were present.