AGARTALA, Dec 14 (TIWN): Even though Assam Govt in 2016, West Bengal Govt in 2015 and many others states had implemented the 2 yrs leave for mothers but Tripura CPI-M women leaders have kicked off a rally congratulating the CPI-M Govt for giving 2 years extra leaves for mothers having children below 18 years old.

Apart from that, even though it was highlighted that through cabinet meeting the 730 days extra leave was considered for women by Tripura's CPI-M Govt but later during the press meet it came out of Bhanu Lal Saha’s mouth itself that the leave was directed by the Central Govt itself for all states. Bhanu Lal Saha has clearly said while interacting with media, “We have implemented it and Govt of India under Child Care leave has allowed the facility for its employees. Other states will also launch it but we have launched it”. Saha further said, "A working women apart from her basic leaves more 730 days i.e. 2 years extra will get". The leave will be applicable till her child is 18 years. These leaves will be for rearing of child and taking care during her child during sickness. However, only for 2 children it will be applicable”.

Apart from this, the West Bengal Chief Minsiter Mamata Banerjee had already implemented the facility for women govt employees long before 2 years. So, there is nothing to hype about except election-propaganda.