Tripura Chief Minister Pays Tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore on 116th Birth Anniversary

Chief Minister Manik Saha honored Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore on his birth anniversary, highlighting his legacy in education, infrastructure, and culture. A two-day event in Khumulwng celebrated his contributions, featuring discussions and exhibitions.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday paid tribute to Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur on his 116th birth anniversary, acknowledging him as the architect of modern Tripura. Saha highlighted that the Maharaja's progressive ideas, reforms, and contributions to education, infrastructure, and culture continue to shape the state's destiny.

Taking to Facebook, Saha wrote, 'Tribute to a visionary leader! Remembering Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, the architect of modern Tripura, on his birth anniversary. His progressive ideas, reforms, and contributions to education, infrastructure, and culture continue to inspire and shape the state's destiny. May his legacy live on forever! #MaharajaBirBikram.'

Meanwhile, Khumulwng in the West Tripura district witnessed the commencement of a two-day celebration honoring Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur's birth anniversary. Co-organized by the INTACH Tripura Chapter and the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), the event featured a discussion panel and an exhibition showcasing the Maharaja's life and contributions.

Speaking at the event held at the Nuyai Auditorium in Khumulwng, Chief Minister Saha criticized the previous government for distancing the royal family from the public and not recognizing their welfare initiatives. 'Since coming to power in 2018, the current government has taken significant steps to honor Maharaja Bir Bikram's legacy, including renaming the Agartala airport after him and declaring his birthday a public holiday,' Saha stated.

He also noted the installation of a full-length statue of Maharaja Bir Bikram at the Agartala airport, symbolizing the government's respect for the royal family.