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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha made visits to various Durga Puja pandals in North Tripura districts. He emphasized that Durga Puja represents more than just religious observance, calling it a celebration of harmony and togetherness. Meanwhile, Tripura Police has deployed extensive security measures including 8,000 additional personnel for the festivities. The state is expecting nearly 3,000 community pujas during the celebrations from September 29 to October 2.

Key Points: Tripura CM Manik Saha Visits Durga Puja Pandals in North Tripura

  • CM Saha visited multiple Durga Puja pandals in Dharmanagar and Kailashahar districts
  • Interacted with organizers and appreciated cultural displays and decorations
  • Offered prayers at Ramakrishna Mission Puja seeking goddess blessings
  • Tripura Police deployed 8000 additional personnel for festival security
  • Security includes mobile patrolling, CCTV coverage and border coordination
  • Joint patrolling with BSF in sensitive border areas for foolproof arrangements
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Not just religious festival but celebration of harmony: Tripura CM Saha visits Durga puja pandals

Tripura CM Manik Saha visits Durga Puja pandals, calls festival celebration of harmony. Security enhanced with 8000 police personnel for 3000 pujas across state.

"Durga Puja is not just a religious festival but also a celebration of harmony, joy, and togetherness - Manik Saha"

Dharmanagar, September 28

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday visited various Durga Puja pandals in Dharmanagar and Kailashahar of North Tripura.

According to the Chief Minister's Office, he interacted with the organisers while appreciating the decorations, cultural displays, and arrangements at the pandals.

The Chief Minister also visited the Ramakrishna Mission Puja, where he offered prayers and sought the blessings of the Goddess.

Speaking on the occasion, Saha said that Durga Puja is not just a religious festival but also a celebration of harmony, joy, and togetherness.

He extended his greetings to the people and urged everyone to celebrate the festival in a peaceful and united spirit.

Local residents and puja organisers warmly welcomed the Chief Minister during his visit.

Earlier on Saturday, Tripura Director General of Police (DGP) Anurag Dhankar stated that the Tripura Police has made extensive arrangements for security during the ongoing Durga Puja festivities in the state.

Highlighting that around 8,000 additional police personnel, along with Tripura State Rifles (TSR), were being deployed across the state, DGP Dhankar asserted that their security arrangements would be foolproof. The police official added that they had also coordinated with the Border Security Force (BSF) for joint patrolling in sensitive border areas.

While speaking to ANI on Friday, DGP Dhankar said, "Around 3000 Puja will be organised in Tripura. For this, Tripura Police has made extensive arrangements. Around 8000 additional Police and TSR personnel are being deployed. Police personnel will also be deployed in plain clothes. There will be mobile patrolling, fixed pickets, foot patrolling and CCTV coverage. We have coordinated with BSF along the border areas. We will do joint patrolling with them. So, I assure everyone that our security arrangements will be foolproof."

The grand Durga Puja celebrations, scheduled from September 29 to October 2, are expected to see nearly 3,000 community pujas being organised across Tripura.

In anticipation of the large gatherings, the state administration has ramped up security arrangements to ensure the peaceful and smooth conduct of the festivities.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Appreciate the security arrangements by Tripura Police. With 8000 additional personnel and BSF coordination, we can celebrate without worry. Good job by the administration!
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Ananya R
As someone from Tripura, I'm proud to see our festivals being celebrated with such unity. The CM's message about harmony is exactly what our state needs. Shubho Mahalaya to all! 🎉
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Michael C
Visiting India during Durga Puja season and the sense of community is incredible. The security measures show how seriously the authorities take public safety. Impressive coordination!
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Siddharth J
While I appreciate the CM's visit, I hope this isn't just political symbolism. We need consistent efforts to maintain harmony throughout the year, not just during festivals.
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Kavya N
3000 pujas across Tripura! That's massive. The cultural displays and decorations are always so creative. Can't wait to visit some pandals this weekend with my family. ✨

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