Agartala, Oct 22 (PTI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday asserted that the BJP-led government headed by him wants to improve the socio-economic condition of the tribal people, and not use them as a vote bank.

Addressing a party programme at Takarjala in Sepahijala district, the chief minister said several parties have encouraged the tribals to join rallies and processions ahead of elections.

"Despite being used by political parties, their real development did not take place. It started when the BJP came to power in the state in 2018," he claimed.

"The BJP-led government wants to improve the socio-economic condition of the tribal people because the party knows the state's growth will not be possible unless the welfare of the indigenous people is ensured," Saha said.

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