Agartala: Tripura marked its 53rd Statehood Day with a grand celebration at
Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhawan, in Agartala on Tuesday. The event was inaugurated
by the Chief Minister Manik Saha, who led the observance of this historic
occasion.
The programme was attended by several distinguished dignitaries, including
Ministers from various departments of the state.
During the event, 15 prestigious awards were presented to individuals for their
outstanding contributions, including the State Civil Awards and Statehood Day
Awards, honoring those who have significantly impacted the state’s progress and
development.
The observance of Tripura Statehood Day 2025 was a momentous occasion,
reflecting the state’s rich history, achievements, and commitment to further
progress under the leadership of CM Manik Saha and the dedicated government
officials.
In a post on X CM Manik Saha greeted the people of Tripura and wrote, “Let us
pledge today to develop a better and better Tripura through the development and
all-around progress of the state with the cooperation of all. On the 53rd Full
Statehood Day, I extend my heartfelt love and greetings to all the people of
Tripura.
Earlier, in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of Tripura
on Statehood Day on Tuesday and remarked that the states are contributing to
national progress.
Taking to X, he shared, “Best wishes to the people of Tripura on their Statehood
Day. The state is making noteworthy contributions to national progress. It is
also known for its rich culture and heritage. May Tripura continue to scale new
heights of development.”
Following the enactment of the North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act,
Manipur, Meghalaya and Tripura became individual states in 1972.
Earlier on Monday, the CM inaugurated Purvottar Adi Bazar and said people from
all other eight Northeast states have visited here and that the state of Tripura
has immense potential and has a lot of tourist and religious places.
“During Atal Bihari Vajpayee’s government, there used to be a ‘Look East
Policy,’ and after the formation of PM Modi-led government, the ‘Act East
Policy’ has been adopted… Northeast states are naturally blessed…For the
first time, Purvottar Aadi Bazar is being organised in Tripura… People from
all eight Northeast states have come here… Tripura has a lot of potential and
the state has a lot of tourist places and religious places. Tripura’s per capita
income is second in the North East…” said the Chief Minister.
Emphasising the need to become self-reliant, the Chief Minister said that we
should not just try to find jobs and seek financial assistance from the
government but become a financial institution in ourselves. (ANI)
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