Agartala, May 29 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday finally broke his silence on the row over Gomati District Magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma's refusal to meet Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on May 25.

CM Saha said that he was yet to receive the official version of events and suggested that the issue may have stemmed from a "communication gap," stating the need to avoid such issues.

Speaking to the media persons, CM Saha stated, "While I was in Delhi, the TMP supremo called and explained the situation. He wasn't placing a complaint but simply wanted me to know what had occurred. I assured him I'd look into the matter once I returned."

CM Saha further stated that he had directed the Chief Secretary...