By: News Reporter, Tripura24.in Agartala, Tripura Friday, January 30, 2026
Agartala: On the solemn occasion of the 78th Death Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, observed nationwide as Martyrs’ Day (Shaheed Diwas), the 9 Banamalipur Block Congress organized a commemorative event and a massive cleanliness drive at Vulcan Chowmuhani in Agartala today.
The program commenced with the offering of floral tributes to the portrait of the Father of the Nation. Leading the initiative, senior Congress leader and MLA Gopal Chandra Roy emphasized the enduring relevance of Gandhian principles—truth, non-violence, and self-reliance—in the modern political landscape of 2026.
‘Swachhata’ Drive and MGNREGA Advocacy
In line with Gandhiji’s vision of a clean India, MLA Gopal Chandra Roy personally participated in a Safai Abhiyan (cleaning drive) alongside local residents and party workers. Armed with brooms, the Congress leadership cleaned the Vulcan Chowmuhani area, sending a message of civic responsibility.
However, the event also took a sharp political turn as the leaders addressed the ongoing rural crisis. Speaking to Tripura24.in, the leaders expressed grave concern over the central government’s recent policies regarding rural employment. They alleged that the systematic dismantling of the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) and its replacement with the VB-G RAM G project is an insult to Gandhi’s legacy.
“Today, on his martyrdom day, we see the government erasing his name from the very scheme that gave dignity to the rural poor,” said a senior worker. The Congress party reiterated its demand for the reinstatement of MGNREGA and promised to continue its “Save MGNREGA” campaign across Tripura.
Prominent Attendees
The event saw significant participation from the Congress top brass and local units, including:
- Sanjib Sutradhar, General Secretary, Tripura Pradesh Congress.
- Members of the 9 Banamalipur Block Congress.
- A large number of local youths and party activists.
The atmosphere at Vulcan Chowmuhani remained solemn as a two-minute silence was observed at 11:00 AM to honor the supreme sacrifice of Mahatma Gandhi and all freedom fighters who laid down their lives for the nation.
