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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha convened a crucial review meeting with all District Magistrates to assess ongoing welfare projects. He emphasized the need for expanding welfare activities across the state's districts. The meeting coincided with tributes to Maharaja Bir Bikram, whom Saha described as the architect of modern Tripura. Saha also highlighted how the BJP government renamed Agartala airport to honor the Maharaja's legacy, unlike previous administrations.

Key Points: Tripura CM Manik Saha Reviews Welfare Projects Across Districts

  • CM Saha reviewed progress of all ongoing welfare projects across Tripura districts
  • Emphasized need for more welfare-oriented activities and development steps
  • Honored Maharaja Bir Bikram as architect of modern Tripura on birth anniversary
  • Criticized previous Left government for not recognizing Maharaja's contributions
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Tripura: CM convenes review meeting for ongoing welfare projects in state

Tripura CM Manik Saha reviews ongoing welfare projects with District Magistrates, emphasizes development while honoring Maharaja Bir Bikram's legacy.

"The way he developed Tripura in every way, the Maharaja himself established the Agartala airport in Tripura in 1942 - Manik Saha"

Agartala, August 21

As a part of the state government's commitment to the overall welfare of the people, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha presided over an important review meeting with all District Magistrates of the state on Thursday.

An official release mentioned that the Chief Minister reviewed the progress of all the ongoing projects across all the districts of the state.

The release also mentioned that CM Manik Saha also emphasised the need to take necessary steps for more welfare-oriented activities.

Earlier this week, Dr Manik Saha paid tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur on his 117th birth anniversary.

Speaking to ANI, Tripura CM Saha honoured the Maharaja's legacy, describing him as the "architect of modern Tripura". He emphasised that Maharaja Bir Bikram's progressive ideas, reforms, and contributions to education, infrastructure, and culture continue to shape the state's destiny.

"The last Maharaja of Tripura's Manikya Empire was Bir Bikram... The way he developed Tripura in every way, the Maharaja himself established the Agartala airport in Tripura in 1942; no one took his name," said Saha.

The Chief Minister mentioned that the Maharaja established the Agartala airport in 1942, which was later renamed Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport after the BJP came to power in 2018."Before 2018, the communists ruled here but did not give him any respect. After our government was formed in Tripura in 2018, we gave him respect. We named the Maharaja Bir Bikram airport after him...," he added.

Saha criticised the previous Left Front government for not giving due respect to the Maharaja and his contributions. He stated that it was only after the BJP government was formed in 2018 that the Maharaja received proper recognition.

- ANI

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Priya S
While I appreciate honoring historical figures, I wish the government would focus more on current issues like healthcare and education rather than political point scoring about past governments.
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Arjun K
Maharaja Bir Bikram was indeed a visionary leader! Glad to see his contributions being recognized finally. His work in establishing infrastructure back in 1942 was remarkable for that era 👏
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Sarah B
Regular review meetings are essential for good governance. Hope the District Magistrates are given proper resources to implement these welfare projects effectively across all districts.
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Vikram M
As someone from Tripura, I've seen some positive changes in infrastructure since 2018. The airport upgrade has been particularly helpful for connectivity. Hope the welfare projects reach remote areas too!
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Michael C
It's important to acknowledge historical figures who contributed to development, but the focus should remain on current governance and delivering results for the people of Tripura.

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