BY TC News Desk
Agartala, 8th August 2025: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that poet Rabindranath Tagore is present in every aspect of social life, and that the poet’s literature, philosophy, and thoughts always serve as a guide in times of crisis.
He said that Tagore was not only a poet, but also a playwright, composer, painter, and social reformer.
Dr. Saha said this while addressing the observance of Rabindra Prayan Diwas at Muktadhara Auditorium, Agartala.
Inaugurating the tribute program organized by the Information and Cultural Affairs Department, the Chief Minister and other guests paid homage by offering floral tributes to the portrait of poet Rabindranath Tagore.
At the program, Dr. Saha said that among all the distinguished people born in this world, of whom the people of India feel proud, Rabindranath Tagore stands out for his extraordinary literary talent.
“He had the appearance of a sage. He wrote one literary masterpiece after another. I thank the Information and Cultural Affairs Department for organizing a tribute ceremony with due dignity on the occasion of the poet’s death anniversary on the 22nd of Shrawan,” said Dr. Saha.
He remarked that while it is said that Biswakabi Rabindranath Tagore has died physically, he has not truly died because we see him everywhere.
“He is present in every aspect of our social life, like the North Star. People from all walks of life, including Bengalis, are moving forward inspired by him. The poet’s thoughts, culture, social values, and patriotism are all intertwined. His literature, philosophy, and ideas always serve as a guiding light in moments of crisis. Rabi Thakur had a free hand in all branches of literature — novels, short stories, plays, poems, music, essays, or paintings — and his talent was remarkable. That is why he is appreciated all over the world,” he said.
Dr. Saha said, “We draw inspiration from his philosophy of life in every sphere. Future generations will also be encouraged by his legacy. The poet’s creations are a priceless asset for us. During the Bengal Partition Movement in 1905, he celebrated the Raksha Bandhan festival to promote national unity and solidarity. The three national anthems written by Rabindranath Tagore are recognized in three countries, including India. The poet also had close ties with Tripura — he visited the state a total of seven times and composed three timeless works about Tripura: Rajarshi, Mukut, and Bisarjan,” he added.
The event was attended by Vice Chairman of the State-level Cultural Advisory Committee Subrata Chakraborty, Secretary of the Department of ICA P.K. Chakraborty, Director Bimbisar Bhattacharya, and other distinguished guests.
