The oath taking ceremony of the seven newly elected Executive Members of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) took place at Khumulwng today. Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha was present at the ceremony. Addressing the programme the Chief Minister said the state government has always been sincere and committed to the overall development of TTAADC. He said, the state should be led forward by consolidating the bond of unity, harmony and fraternity between the tribes and non-tribes. The state cannot progress without the development of TTAADC.

Addressing the newly selected Executive Members, the Chief Minister urged them to perform their duties with sincerity and dedication so that they could live upto the trust and expectation of people.

He also said, there is no alternative to development. The government is working with the aim of delivering the government benefits to the last person in society. He mentioned that the role of TTAADC is very important in the Constitutional and administrative structure of Tripura. The Council has a big responsibility as far as protection of the socio-economic interests, land, language, culture and heritage of the tribal people in the state is concerned.

Speaking on the occasion the founder of Tipra Motha party Pradyot Kishore Debbarman said, special focus must be given on TTAADC to achieve real development of Tripura. He emphasized holistic development of Tripura especially improvement of living standard of the poor and backward section. The CEO of TTAADC Chaitanya Murthy delivered the welcome address and moderated the oath taking ceremony.

Those who took oath as Executive Members today included Kamal Kalai, Rajeshwar Debbarma, Kenaram Reang, Kongjoy Mog, Debajit Tripura, Hollywood Chakma and David Murasingh. The Law Secretary Shankari Das administered the oath to the Executive Members. Among other dignitaries present at the ceremony were Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma, MP Kriti Devi Singh Debbarman, MLA Ranjit Debbarma