By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Sunday, February 8, 2026
AGARTALA: In a humanitarian gesture aimed at tackling the persistent blood shortage in the state, the Democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) Rajnagar Regional Committee organized a voluntary blood donation camp today. The event was held at the Chatra-Juba Bhavan (Student-Youth Bhavan) in Agartala, coinciding with the local unit’s regional conference preparations.
Veterans Lead the Way
The camp was graced by the presence of the veteran CPI(M) leader and former Chief Minister Shri Manik Sarkar, along with the Leader of the Opposition (LoP), Shri Jitendra Chowdhury. Both leaders spent considerable time interacting with the young donors and medical staff, praising the DYFI for maintaining its tradition of social service despite a “challenging political atmosphere.”
Manik Sarkar Slams “Misrule” in ADC Areas
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the camp, former CM Manik Sarkar launched a scathing attack on the ruling government regarding the situation in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) and rural belts.
“Today, the condition of our tribal brothers and sisters is heart-wrenching. There is no work, no food, and no income in the hills. We are hearing reports of extreme poverty that are a shame to our state’s history. If the youth want to save the state, they must look toward the Left Front as the only reliable force for tribal welfare and democratic restoration,” Shri Manik Sarkar stated.
He further alleged that since 2018, the right to vote freely has been “systematically snatched” from the people, and he urged the youth to be the frontline defenders of the constitutional process.
Jitendra Chowdhury Calls for Unity Against Individualism
Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chowdhury emphasized the symbolic importance of donating blood in today’s social climate.
- Collective Over Individual: He noted that society is becoming increasingly “self-centric,” and programs like these help the youth rise above personal interests to serve the common good.
- Social Health: Chowdhury remarked that while donating blood saves lives in hospitals, the youth must also “donate their time” to heal the social fabric of Tripura, which he claimed has been torn by political violence and the drug menace.
High Turnout of Youth Donors
Despite it being a weekend, the camp saw a significant turnout. Over 50 units of blood were collected by the afternoon. The DYFI leadership, including State Secretary Nabarun De, noted that such camps are being organized across all regional committees as part of their “Projonmo Bachao” (Save the Generation) initiative.
The organizers expressed their gratitude to the medical team from AGMC & GBP Hospital for their support. They reaffirmed that the DYFI would continue to stand by the people, not just through political movements but through life-saving humanitarian efforts like today’s camp.
