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Agartala, April 21 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) Chief Mohan Bhagwat said on Tuesday that given the challenges the world faces today, India could play a meaningful role in sharing the universal values of Sanatan Dharma with the global community. Addressing the gathering after attending the temple ‘Pran Pratishtha’ and ‘Kumbhabhishekham’ ceremony of Maa Soundarya Chinmayi at Mohanpur near Tripura’s capital Agartala, the RSS supremo without naming any world leader remarked that despite …

Agartala, April 21 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has directed police authorities to take stringent action against those involved in post-poll violence following the announcement of results for the politically significant Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).A series of violent incidents were reported from different parts of the state after the declaration of TTAADC election results on April 17.The elections, held on April 12, saw the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an al…

Agartala, April 20 (IANS) Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat arrived in Agartala on Monday to participate in the Prana Pratishtha ceremony of the Maa Chinmayi Soundarya Temple in West Tripura’s Mohanpur on April 21​ The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Tuesday at Fakira Mura in Mohanpur, coinciding with the observance of Adi Shankaracharya Jayanti.​According to Amit Rakshit, President of the Chinmaya Seva Trust under Chinmaya Mission International, both the Prana Pratish…

Agartala, April 9 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday asserted that the defeat of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections is certain, alleging corruption, falsehood, and divisive politics by the regional party in recent times.​ Addressing an election rally, Saha expressed confidence that the people of the TTAADC would “create history” on April 12 by ensuring a decisive victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJ…

Agartala, April 8 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), accusing it of presiding over a regime of “loot and corruption” in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Chief Minster Saha asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the only party capable of ensuring the development of Janjati (tribal) communities. He made these remarks after participating in a series of roadshows held in Bodhjangnagar-…

Agartala, April 7 (IANS) A multi-cornered contest is on the cards for the April 9 by-election to the Dharmanagar Assembly constituency in North Tripura district, which shares borders with Assam and Mizoram. Altogether, six candidates are in the fray, with nominees from major political parties, smaller parties, and an independent candidate adding to the competitive landscape.The key contenders include Jahar Chakraborti of the ruling BJP, Chayan Bhattacharjee of the Congress, and Amitabha Datta re…

Agartala, April 6 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday asserted that people are increasingly aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) due to its development-driven agenda, while sharply criticising opposition parties ahead of the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections.Addressing an election rally at Dasda Bazar in North Tripura in support of BJP candidate Shailendra Nath, Saha said the party’s guiding principle is “nation first, then …

Agartala, April 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is the only viable option for ensuring development in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).Addressing an election rally in Machli under Dhalai district, the Chief Minister said that the BJP, currently in the opposition in the TTAADC, does not require an alliance with parties like the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) to move forward.“The ‘Sankalp Patra’ (manife…

Agartala, April 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday said that if the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is voted to power in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), all-out efforts would be undertaken to ensure the all-round socio-economic development of the Janajati (tribal) communities. Releasing the ‘Sankalp Patra’ (manifesto) ahead of the crucial April 12 elections to the TTAADC, the Chief Minister reiterated that the BJP remains committed to fulfilling …

Agartala, April 4 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Saturday urged people not to be misled by parties spreading “wrong messages” and called upon supporters of rival groups to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) while there is still time.​ The Chief Minister asserted that people are ready to form a “triple-engine government” in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). ​The 30-member TTAADC, comprising 28 elected representatives and two members nominat…