Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha
Saha’s remarks on UCC came after he announced Seva Sankalp Abhiyan, a month-long initiative occurring across Tripura from Sept 17 to Oct 17 to mark 25 years of public service by Prime Minister Narendra Modi . Saha highlighted that the public service journey being commemorated began on Oct 7, 2001, when Narendra Modi first took office as chief minister of Gujarat. He acknowledged the past 25 years of public service and the people’s mandate in India’s diverse democracy as a significant chapter in the country’s democratic story.
The core message is “Jan Seva Hi Prabhu Seva,” emphasising the need for govt welfare programmes to benefit all citizens. The chief minister explained that this campaign will prioritise the principles of Seva, Sushasan and Garib Kalyan, which stand for service, good governance and poverty alleviation. Finance minister Pranajit Singha Roy will lead the oversight of the campaign in Tripura. Different districts will have guardian ministers, and MLAs along with other elected officials will help implement the initiatives, Saha stated.
Agartala: Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha on Tuesday said the state govt will implement Uniform Civil Code (UCC) when directed by Union govt, noting potential exemptions for Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) region.
Responding to questions about Union home minister Amit Shah ’s recent statements regarding UCC’s implementation in BJP-run states, Saha confirmed Tripura will follow any instructions from Centre. In a media briefing, Saha indicated that the state intends to enact UCC following a formal decision.