Agartala, 30th August 2026 : In today’s Mann Ki Baat programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for building a drug-free India. The Tripura government is also working in that direction. Along with this, he talked about Mahanayak Uttam Kumar in today’s episode.
Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha said this after listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Mann Ki Baat programme at Muktadhara Theatre in Agartala today.
Participating in the programme, Dr. Saha said, “Today, we listened to the 137th Mann Ki Baat. We sit and wait for the last Sunday of every month to see what Prime Minister Narendra Modi will bring in this episode. Some of the issues that the Prime Minister talked about today have left an impression on me.”
Dr. Saha said that if you know history, you can learn a lot. Many of us do not know much about the history of Tripura. If someone comes forward to study the history of Tripura, the state government will definitely help them.
The Chief Minister said that in today’s episode, the Prime Minister also talked about building a drug-free India.
“We are also working towards building a drug-free Tripura. Various security agencies, including the police, are conducting anti-drug campaigns. With time, people are gradually becoming aware and alert. People have now started protesting against drug addiction. And that is needed. Because these cannot be stopped by the police or security agencies alone. The Prime Minister has called for a drug-free India for the youth,” said Dr. Saha.
The Chief Minister also said that the Prime Minister spoke about the 150th anniversary of Vande Mataram.
“He also talked about Har Ghar Tiranga. He has brought a beautiful scheme like the PM SVANidhi Yojana to provide financial assistance to street vendors. There has been a lot of talk about this in the Assembly too. The government has taken the initiative to set up vendor zones at appropriate places. The government has a vision on how to further strengthen this system. Along with this, the Prime Minister has given importance to ‘Vocal for Local’,” he said.
The Chief Minister said that the current government is working towards improving the socio-economic condition of the people of the state.
“Initiatives have been taken to make self-help groups self-reliant. In today’s episode, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about Mahanayak Uttam Kumar, which has won the hearts of all of us. Because there is no alternative to the great hero Uttam Kumar in the Bengali film industry. It is a nostalgic feeling for us,” he added.
The Chief Minister was accompanied by Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma, Baradowali Mandal President Shyamal Kumar Deb and other leaders at the event.
