By Firstdespatch Desk Nov 03, 2022
Agartala, Nov 03 (FD) Tripura government is working with the view of maintaining peace and tranquility in the society, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said on Wednesday.
Dr Saha was speaking at a glittering programme to distribute Sarad Samman 2022 and awards among the winners of Mayer Gamon Carnival which was held on October 7 last. Besides, ICA department awarded Puja committees and clubs from Agartala and adjacent areas. Puja organizers of the eight districts were also awarded for top performances in various categories.
Maharajganj Sabji Byabashayi Samiti won the first prize in the Mayer Gamon – Immersion carnival category while Sanghati Club and Bloodmouth Club of Agartala bagged the second and the third prizes respectively.
In the big-budget Puja category in Agartala and its outskirts, Yuva Sangstha of Central Road bagged the first prize while Azad Hind Club secured the second and Bharat Ratna club bagged the third position.
Besides, prizes for Best Theme and environment friendliness etc were also given to clubs during the programme.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha said people irrespective of ethnicity took part in the Durga Puja.
“I visited several Pujas across the State including in Janajati areas. Everywhere peace and joy prevailed. In many of the Janajati area, clubs organized spectacular Puja this year”, he said.
In his speech, ICA Minister Sushanta Chowdhury said the government is working for the development of the State with the involvement of all sections of society. He urged the club authorities to cooperate with the government in the battle against drugs.
AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder, DGP Amitabha Ranjan, MLA Mimi Majumder, ICA secretary PK Chakraborty and Director Ratan Biswas were present in the programme. FD PD