Agartala: In a rare and inspiring gesture, Shukla Charan Noatia, Minister for Minority Welfare and Cooperative Department, Tripura, personally helped construct a home for a flood-affected victim in the remote village of Kamapur, Santirbazar.
The minister worked alongside volunteers to build a house for Sandhya Rani Debbarma, who had been living in a fragile bamboo hut since floods ravaged the region last year.
Photos of the minister hammering nails and cutting wood, without security or fanfare, quickly went viral, earning widespread admiration.
Instead of delegating the task, Noatia chose to visit the village, assess the situation, and lend his own hands to the construction.
His team, including young volunteers from the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) youth, sourced materials from far-off markets, overcoming logistical challenges posed by Kamapur’s isolation.
Sandhya expressed her gratitude, saying, “I never imagined a minister would come to my village, let alone help build my house. He treated me like family.”
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Noatia, a leader of the IPFT, has faced political challenges but continues to prioritise grassroots efforts.
His hands-on approach has highlighted the potential of leadership rooted in action and compassion.
The new home now stands as a symbol of resilience and community, underscoring the impact of leaders who connect with people beyond politics.
