Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha today said that during the previous communist regime, employment opportunities were marred by favoritism and lack of transparency, whereas the present government is working with honesty and fairness in all sectors, including job recruitment.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony of Kakraban Government Degree College and the virtual inauguration of a 50-bed girls’ hostel at the District Institute of Education and Training (DIET) in Gomati district, Dr. Saha said the state government is giving top priority to the development of the education sector and ensuring quality education for students.

“Today is a historic day for the people of Kakraban. A new chapter has been added to the field of education. But in the past, the situation was very different. During the communist rule, educational institutions faced chaos and fear under the influence of extremist ideology. Schools and colleges were unsafe, and violence often disrupted learning,” the Chief Minister said.

He credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their efforts in eliminating extremism from the region. 

“The current administration is working to establish peace and stability while promoting education and development,” he added.

Referring to the opposition, Dr. Saha said that people have rejected the “politics of provocation.”
“The communists used to hold meetings and call for protests, but the people now understand that such politics does not benefit society. Earlier, jobs were given only to those affiliated with their party. Our government has ended that culture by ensuring transparency in recruitment,” he said.

Highlighting achievements in employment, Dr. Saha mentioned that the government has provided around 20,000 jobs since coming to power, with all appointments made fairly and without controversy.
“Our vision is to build a peaceful and progressive Tripura under the guidance of the Prime Minister,” he said.

Focusing on the importance of education, the Chief Minister urged students to take part in social activities alongside academics. “Education is not limited to books—it is a means to develop values, contribute to society, and participate in nation-building. We must work with this spirit,” he said.