Historic Reception for Jishnu Dev Varma: Tripura's First Post-Independence Governor

Tripura Government held a civic reception for Jishnu Dev Varma, who recently became the Governor of Telangana. Chief Minister Manik Saha acknowledged the historic moment, noting Varma as the first from Tripura to hold such a position post-independence, further honoring the state on behalf of PM Modi and President Murmu.

The Tripura Government hosted a grand civic reception for Jishnu Dev Varma at Agartala on Saturday, celebrating his recent appointment as the Governor of Telangana. Chief Minister Manik Saha shared the event on his social media handle, X, describing it as a historic moment for Tripura.

'Today, a Civic Reception was held in honor of Jishnu Dev Varma, the former Deputy CM of Tripura, who recently assumed office as the Governor of Telangana on July 31, 2024,' posted Saha.

'This is a historic moment for Tripura, as 'Jishnu Karta' is the first person from the state to hold this prestigious position post-independence. On behalf of the people of Tripura, I conveyed my best regards to him,' Saha noted. Varma, a senior BJP leader, was appointed as Governor by President Droupadi Murmu on July 28.

The Chief Minister added that the nomination of Varma for the Governor's role by PM Narendra Modi and President Murmu honoured the people of Tripura. In an earlier post, Saha mentioned, 'I met and greeted the former Deputy CM and senior BJP leader Jishnu Dev Varma on his appointment. The President and Prime Minister have honored Tripura by nominating him for the governor's position.'

Born in Agartala on August 15, 1957, Jishnu Dev Varma has been serving as the fourth and current Governor of Telangana since July 31, 2024. He previously held the role of Tripura's second Deputy Chief Minister from 2018 to 2023.

(With inputs from agencies.)