By TC News Desk
Agartala, November 29, 2022: After assuming the office of the Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday visited Tripura as his maiden tour to the north-eastern state.A PIB press communique informed that the Vice President inaugurated an exhibition on “Historical & Cultural Heritage of Tripura” and presided over a seminar on “New Horizon of Educational Development in Tripura” at Maharaja Bir Bikram College here in Agartala city.
Praising the glorious history and rich cultural heritage of the state, the Vice President said that Tripura and other North Eastern states are the pillars of India’s Act East Policy. Describing his maiden visit to the northaestern state as a memorable one, Dhankhar said that he was touched by the warmth and affection shown by people of Tripura. “I share your aspirations and dreams,” he told them.
Speaking on the occasion, Dhankhar complimented the state on its numerous achievements in the field of education, including the steps taken towards implementation of New Education Policy -2020.Dhankhar also appealed to the students to follow Fundamental Duties as these would help them become better citizens of the country.Earlier in the day, the Vice President along with his spouse, Dr Sudesh Dhankhar visited and performed puja at Mata Tripureshwari Temple at Udaipur. During the visit, he was briefed about the development work being undertaken at the renowned Shaktipeeth.
Dhankhar also held interaction with the Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya and other dignitaries at Raj Bhawan here in Agartala city. The Chief Minister of Tripura, Prof Dr Manik Saha accompanied the Vice President during these programs.After his state visit, the Vice President departed for his onwards journey to Kolkata from MBB Airport here, where he was bid farewell by the Governor SN Arya, CM Dr Saha and others.
