Agartala: Tripura BJP MLA from Kalyanpur assembly constituency, Pinaki Das Chowdhury, sustained serious injuries on Saturday after his convoy collided with a passenger-carrying four-wheeler at Champaknagar area, located a few kilometers away from Agartala city.
He had been rushed to GBP Hospital in Agartala for advanced medical care. Apart from the MLA, his guards, the vehicle’s driver, and an associate also suffered injuries due to the road mishap.
Speaking on the issue, an associate of the MLA said, “The MLA was en route to Agartala to attend a party meeting. When his convoy reached Champaknagar, the incident occurred at a sharp curve. He had been immediately shifted to GBP Hospital for treatment. The doctors are taking care of the lawmaker.”
As soon as the news spread, BJP Yuva Morcha state president and MLA Sushanta Deb, and BJP MLA Mina Rani Sarkar went to the hospital to take stock of the situation.
“His condition has improved. Doctors are making all efforts to ensure his speedy recovery. I pray for his speedy recovery,” Deb told media persons.
“In a tragic road accident, Pinaki Das Choudhury, the President of the Bharatiya Janata Party’s Khowai district committee and MLA of Kalyanpur assembly constituency, along with three others, were seriously injured. I wish Mr. Choudhury and the others a speedy recovery,” Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha wrote in a social media post.
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