Govt won’t tolerate any forces which would hinder the development process in Silchar, says MP Dr Rajdeep Roy

May 6: “There are hardly any cities/ towns in our country that has two airports for itself. We have toiled very hard to get a second airport (civilian) for Silchar. The government will not tolerate any forces that is out to scuttle the development process in Silchar.” This was opined by Silchar MP Dr Rajdeep Roy during the oath taking ceremony of Sonai Municipal Board on Wednesday.

Taking a dig at those who are opposing the move to set up the new Airport at Dolu Tea Estate, Dr Roy said, “There are some people who are habituated in criticising each and every positive move of the progressive BJP government, both at the centre and the state. Such people should remove black glasses from their eyes to see the multifarious facets of development going on all around.” He further urged upon all to come forward with a positive mindset and cooperate with the government so that Silchar could move forward in its truest stride. “All these years since independence, we were neglected and Silchar witnessed no real development. It’s the present BJP government, which has implemented a number of development projects for the people of this valley, said Dr Roy.

MP Dr Roy further congratulated all the newly elected Ward Commissioners and urged upon them to work relentlessly for the welfare of the people of their respective areas. “Your victory proves that people have got immense trust and faith in the leadership of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma,” added Dr Rajdeep Roy.

Expressing their views, MLA Silchar Dipayan Chakraborty said, “It’s indeed a matter of great honour that the people of Sonai has given a clean mandate to the BJP candidates in the Municipal Board election. We assure that the elected Ward Commissioners would toil hard to fulfill all the promises our party made to the people during the campaigning. BJP is known to keep its promises. In the future, we will see much more development taking place under the able leadership of our beloved Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarmaji.”

Lakhipur MLA Kaushik Rai lauded the various welfare schemes launched by the government and said, “What the Congress has failed to do and achieve in last 70 years, the BJP is promise bound to do more works of development.” Former BJP MLA from Sonai, Aminul Haque Laskar said, “I’m so glad and happy BJP has formed the board and all the newly elected ward commissioners will work for the development of Sonai town.”

During the day, the swearing-in ceremony of the recently elected Ward Commissioners of Sonai Municipal Board took place at Mainul Haque Choudhury Mukta Mancha, which was presided over by Deputy Commissioner Keerthi Jalli. It needs mention here that Shilu Rani Das, Ward Commissioner of Ward No.4 was administered office of oath as the Chairperson of Sonai Municipal Board, whereas, Saharul Alam Sheikh- Ward Commissioner of Ward No.7 took the oath as the Vice Chairperson.

During the occasion, relevant speeches were also delivered by former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha, Cachar District BJP President Bimalendu Roy, District AIUDF President Saminul Haque Barbhuiya, Executive Officer of Sonai Municipality- Dipankar Nath among others. However, AIUDF MLA from Sonai, Karim Uddin Barbhuiya was not present during the oath taking ceremony.