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Politics
Congress Demands Probe into Agartala Smart City Corruption Allegations
✍️ Tripura Chronicle
🗓 07 Aug 2026, 05:19 PM
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Congress leaders in Agartala have staged a protest against the Smart City project, alleging corruption and misuse of public funds. They demand a thorough investigation into the project’s finances.
Congress leaders in Agartala organized a protest against the Smart City initiative, claiming that the project has been marred by corruption and misuse of public funds. The party’s representatives voiced concerns that the allocation of resources has not been transparent and that the project’s execution may have involved irregularities.
During the demonstration, Congress members called for a comprehensive audit of the Smart City’s financial records and urged the state government to investigate the allegations. They also demanded that any irregularities be addressed promptly to restore public confidence in the project.
The protest underscores growing apprehensions among local political groups about the management of large infrastructure schemes. Congress has historically been vocal about ensuring accountability in public works, and this event reflects its ongoing scrutiny of the Smart City program in Tripura’s capital.
During the demonstration, Congress members called for a comprehensive audit of the Smart City’s financial records and urged the state government to investigate the allegations. They also demanded that any irregularities be addressed promptly to restore public confidence in the project.
The protest underscores growing apprehensions among local political groups about the management of large infrastructure schemes. Congress has historically been vocal about ensuring accountability in public works, and this event reflects its ongoing scrutiny of the Smart City program in Tripura’s capital.