Tripura CM inaugurates Durga Puja pandals across Agartala on Chaturthi

By Our Correspondent

Agartala, October 15, 2026

Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha visited and inaugurated several Durga Puja pandals across Agartala on the evening of Chaturthi, joining celebrations at different localities and extending festive greetings to the people of the state.

The chief minister began his tour by inaugurating the puja pandal of Nab Angikar Club at Madhyapara in Bardowali. He subsequently visited Swami Vivekananda Club in North Badarghat and inaugurated its Durga Puja pandal.

Dr Saha also inaugurated the pandal organised by Modern Club at Bhatta Pukur, followed by the puja venue of JPC Club in Jaynagar. Later in the evening, he visited Blood Mouth Club in Ramnagar, where he inaugurated the pandal and interacted with organisers and visitors.

During the visits, the chief minister highlighted the social and cultural significance of Durga Puja, describing it as an expression of Bengali heritage and tradition. He said the festival brought people together and encouraged mutual cooperation and the sharing of joy across society.

Dr Saha said the festive atmosphere could inspire renewed enthusiasm, positive thinking and a spirit of cooperation among people. He also stressed that Durga Puja transcended caste, religion and community, bringing people together through shared celebrations.

The chief minister called for strengthening mutual respect, empathy, harmony and fraternity through the festival. He expressed hope that the celebrations would reach people from all sections of society and become an occasion for collective participation and goodwill.

He extended Sharadiya greetings to the people of Tripura and wished them happiness, peace and prosperity during the festive season.

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