Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Choudhury said voluntary blood donation was essential to preserving humanity, strengthening human relationships and promoting social responsibility while addressing a blood donation camp organised by the Tripura Government Employees’ Association in Agartala.
Tripura Leader of Opposition Jitendra Choudhury on Sunday described voluntary blood donation as an important social exercise that goes beyond saving the lives of critically ill patients, saying it helps preserve human relationships and strengthen the sense of humanity in society.
Choudhury made the remarks while attending a blood donation camp organised by the Tripura Government Employees’ Association (TGEA) in Agartala. He highlighted the wider social and humanitarian significance of voluntary blood donation and praised the organisation for extending its activities beyond the interests of its members.
Drawing a comparison between the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI) and the unique nature of human blood, Choudhury said technology was increasingly becoming an important instrument for building a new world and was being used for a variety of creative purposes.
“I am not trained in the use of computers. In recess, I use artificial intelligence out of curiosity to learn more about it,” he said. Choudhury noted that AI could be used for creative activities, including generating photographs and adding music.
However, he emphasised that human blood could not be artificially produced and argued that its irreplaceable nature also carried a deeper social meaning.
“But blood cannot be created artificially. I feel it should not get created in order to ensure that human-to-human relations remain protected,” he said.
According to Choudhury, blood donation should not be considered merely as an emergency medical service aimed at helping patients requiring transfusions. He said such initiatives also played an important role in the mental and social nourishment of individuals and communities.
“People don’t survive on food. Mental and social nourishment is also equally important,” he said.
The Leader of Opposition also expressed concern over reports of blood donation camps being attacked, saying such incidents raised serious questions about the values being maintained in society. He stressed that activities promoting voluntary blood donation were essential for sustaining compassion, solidarity and a sense of responsibility among people.
“It is stated that humans are the best creation of the world, but that is not the truth. We are living in a world where blood donation camps get attacked,” Choudhury said.
He called for continued efforts to promote practices that help people retain what he described as the “essence of humanity”. He suggested that social initiatives such as blood donation camps could play a significant role in developing empathy and strengthening bonds among people.
Choudhury also appreciated the contribution of TGEA, saying the organisation had demonstrated that an association could serve society beyond its own membership base. He said TGEA had adopted an inclusive approach by undertaking activities aimed at benefiting the wider community.
“TGEA is not an organisation that keeps the interest of its members at the centre stage. This organisation works inclusively for the whole of humanity and contributes to the society in their capacity,” he said.
He further argued that the strength and influence of an organisation should not be measured only by the number of people enrolled as members. Instead, he said, its broader objectives and contribution to society should be considered while assessing its overall impact.
“Only membership numbers don’t matter. The greater goals and social contribution should be kept into account to measure the magnitude of its impact on society,” Choudhury said.
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The blood donation camp organised by TGEA thus served as both a humanitarian initiative and a platform for highlighting the broader social importance of voluntary blood donation. Choudhury’s remarks placed emphasis on the role of such activities in protecting human connections and encouraging social responsibility in Tripura.
