1. Distressing incident in Tripura, involving the sale of a child due to extreme poverty, prompts widespread concern..
2. Questions arise about the effectiveness of the current government’s “good governance” agenda.
3. Doubts cast on the ruling party and ADC administration, particularly those who advocated for the rights of scheduled tribes.
Agartala, Nov 26: A deeply distressing incident has gripped the attention of Tripura residents, sparking widespread concern and questioning of the current government’s “good governance” agenda.
The incident, “Child On Sale Due To Extreme Poverty,” has cast a shadow on the ruling party and the present ADC administration, raising doubts about those who had previously championed the cause of scheduled tribes in the state.
The heartbreaking news of a child being sold due to extreme poverty has ignited conversations across the state, challenging the proclaimed commitment to good governance. The incident, occurring in the assembly constituency of a Janajati minister, drew immediate attention.
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Reports indicate that the impoverished family, residing in a bamboo hut, felt compelled to sell their 1.5-year-old daughter for ₹30,000, given their dire circumstances. The minister, upon learning of the incident, promptly dispatched a team from the Mungiakami CDPO Department to the affected area.
While attempts are underway to bring the child back, questions loom over the responsibility for such a distressing event. In the current phase of good governance, touted by the government and its representatives, the incident raises doubts about the efficacy of claimed developmental initiatives and thousands of crores allocated for Tribal Welfare.
The irony is stark – those who assumed power at ADC with promises to transform the fate of janajatis are now confronted with a severe humanitarian crisis.
The government may attempt to portray the incident differently, possibly deflecting blame from poverty to other factors. However, the underlying question persists:
What kind of development and good governance allows a father to feel compelled to sell his child for a meagre sum of ₹30,000?
Regardless of other commendable initiatives, such a heart-wrenching incident tarnishes the government’s image, necessitating practical and impactful measures to prevent a recurrence. The government and administration must align their actions with the principles of “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” to address the root causes and avert such tragic incidents in the future.
