Agartala, Nov 5 : Senior BJP leader and Tripura minister Ratan Lal Nath on Thursday expressed confidence that his party would secure a decisive victory in the upcoming elections to 21 municipal councils and urban local bodies across the state, citing what he described as overwhelming public support during a rally in Mohanpur.
The rally was organised to mark the filing of nomination papers by BJP candidates for the Mohanpur Municipal Council elections. Nath led the procession and said the large turnout and enthusiasm among residents reflected growing public confidence in the BJP and its leadership.
He claimed that the response had exceeded the party's expectations and demonstrated the support it had gained through governance and grassroots outreach.
The minister said the BJP was seeking votes on the basis of its development initiatives and public service record rather than merely making electoral promises.
He maintained that elected representatives should remain accessible to people and maintain close connections with society, particularly during difficult times.
Nath said the party had fielded candidates who were not only capable of handling administrative responsibilities but had also been associated with social activities and community welfare.
Understanding local problems and standing beside people during times of need were essential qualities of public representatives, he said.
Expressing confidence about the BJP's prospects in Mohanpur, Nath said the party expected a strong performance in municipal and urban local body elections across Tripura.
He attributed the BJP's growing support in urban areas to the government's development agenda and its efforts to maintain contact with people at the grassroots level.
Targeting the opposition, the minister claimed that parties such as the CPI(M) had witnessed a decline in public support over the years and would face increasing challenges in future elections.
However, he said every political party had the democratic right to contest elections and welcomed electoral competition.
Nath alleged that ordinary citizens had felt neglected under previous governments, claiming that BJP leaders and workers had established stronger connections with people and remained actively involved in addressing their concerns.
The BJP is expected to highlight development initiatives, improved civic amenities, local governance and grassroots engagement during its campaign for the urban body elections.
The elections to 21 municipal councils and urban local bodies are expected to witness contests between the ruling BJP and opposition parties across Tripura.
