Tripura Celebrated 116th Birth Anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya
- By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
- Aug 19, 2024
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"Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur has played an immense role in taking Tripura to the pinnacle of prosperity. Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur's birthday celebrations will only be meaningful if his life philosophy and progressive thinking can be passed on to the next generation. There is no place in the state where the memory of Bir vikram is not involved. He was the shaper of modern Tripura."
Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha said this while inaugurating the 116th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur at Hall No. 2 of Agartala Rabindra Centenary Bhawan .
On the occasion, Chief Minister and guests paid their respects by garlanding the portrait of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manika Bahadur.
On the occasion, MLA Rampada Jamatiya was awarded the Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur Memorial Award-2024 for his special contribution to the development of education sector and preservation of the glorious culture of Tripura.
Chief Minister said on the occasion that Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur wanted to develop Tripura in a new way. It was mainly for this purpose that the Maharaja traveled the world many times. Met many heads of state and famous people of the world. Accumulating that experience, he tried to implement his experience in the state of Tripura. He has written many valuable books. Which still enriches the society. Maharaja Bir Vikram established the airport at Agartala. Which the present government has done in the name of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur out of respect for the Maharaja.
The Chief Minister said that Maharaja Bir Vikram Kishore Manikya enforced the Land Reforms Act. He was the first to encourage people to adopt modern methods of farming instead of jum farming. He undertook several schemes in the fields of agriculture, education, health, communication, culture.
Chief Minister Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha also said on the occasion that the present state government has made a real assessment of the royal family of Tripura. The current government has shown due respect to the royal family and the people. Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself unveiled the full-length statue of the Maharaja at the Agartala Vimanbandar. A statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya Bahadur has been installed at zero point of Maharaja Birvikram Chaumuhni, adjacent to Kaman Chowmuhani , the life center of Agartala city.
The Chief Minister said that the present government of the central and state under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given real respect to the people of the state.
In the event, the Chief Minister said that the present central and state governments are constantly working on various plans for the development of the people. The current state government knows how to respect history. Which could not be observed in previous days.
He said that there is no shortage of talent among the people of the state. He expressed hope that they will use their talent and move forward.