Agartala: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha presented detailed information in the Assembly regarding the cases registered against former Chief Minister and senior Opposition leader Manik Sarkar over a remark related to the militant movement. He clarified the government’s position on the matter during the Question Hour in the Assembly.
The Chief Minister said that necessary legal action has been taken in accordance with the law regarding the cases registered against the former Chief Minister over the remarks concerning the militant movement. Information regarding the nature of the cases, the police stations where they were registered, and the progress of the investigation was also presented in the Assembly.
The matter has sparked political discussion in the Assembly. While the Opposition raised questions on the issue, the government’s position is that political identity is not taken into consideration in matters of law and order and legal process. Investigation and subsequent action have been taken in accordance with the law, based on the complaints received.
The Chief Minister further said that maintaining peace and harmony in the state is one of the government’s foremost objectives. He said that if any statement or activity is apprehended to affect the law and order situation, the administration will take action as per the law.
The information given by the Chief Minister in the Assembly has triggered fresh discussion in political circles. The current status of the cases registered against former Chief Minister Manik Sarkar and the future course of the investigation are likely to remain topics of discussion in the coming days.