Agartala, Jun 04, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala June 04: Donating blood is synonymous with donating life, by donating blood, life of dying patients can be saved, said chief minister Dr Manik Saha as he addressed blood donation camps organized by different clubs in the capital city here on Sunday.

Addressing the blood donation camp organized by Vivekananda Sangh in Collegetilla area, the chief minister said, “The almighty has gifted us with such a thing that cannot be produced by human efforts. Despite of advancement in science and technology, blood could not be made artificially nor any alternative could be found”.

“With respect to the population in Tripura, approximately 42,000 units of blood can eradicate the crisis of blood in blood banks of the state, and finally this target could be achieved through the cumulative efforts of various social organizations, govt offices, clubs and increased voluntary donation of blood”, he said.

Congratulating the club authorities for conducting the camp, Dr Saha said, “Clubs play a major role in the society. Being a member of a club for long years and its experiences has helped me a lot in running the government”.

The chief minister further called upon the locals and youths to get associated with clubs in their respective area so that a better society can be built and also issues like drug abuse can be solved.

BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee accompanied the chief minister to the blood donation camp.

He then attended another blood donation camp organized by Baradowali Jubak Sangh and encouraged the blood donors.

He said, the number and enthusiasm of first-time blood donors in the program will set an example for others.