By Firstdespatch Desk Sep 17, 2026
Udaipur, Sept 17 (FD) Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Wednesday formally inaugurated the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan at the sacred Mata Tripura Sundari Temple in Matabari, Udaipur, as part of programmes marking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday and 25 years of public service.
The campaign, being organised across the country, will continue in Tripura until October 17. The state-level inauguration was held at Matabari, where Chief Minister Manik Saha offered prayers at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple and sought blessings for the Prime Minister’s good health and long life. He also ceremonially lit the Ashirbad Ka Diya as part of the programme.
As part of the occasion, 10,000 lamps were illuminated at the Tripura Sundari Temple, while another 15,000 diyas were lit around Kalyan Sagar, creating a devotional atmosphere at the historic pilgrimage site. The Chief Minister also visited a blood donation camp organised in connection with the programme.
In his address, Saha highlighted several welfare and development initiatives introduced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s tenure, including the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, PM-KISAN, Ayushman Bharat and Digital India. He said these initiatives have focused on economically disadvantaged sections and have been implemented across the country.
The Chief Minister also referred to various major policy and constitutional developments under the Modi government, including the implementation of the Goods and Services Tax and the abrogation of Article 370. He also mentioned the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and changes concerning the practice of triple talaq.
Saha further spoke about India’s military, economic and diplomatic capabilities, referring to Operation Sindoor and previous surgical strikes as examples of the country’s security approach. He said that India has strengthened its position internationally under Modi’s leadership.
He added that the Seva Sankalp Abhiyan would involve various public service activities at different locations across Tripura during the coming month. The Chief Minister also said that the state’s law-and-order situation has enabled people to celebrate Ganesh Puja without fear, with the number of celebrations increasing compared with previous years.
Meanwhile, BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb also participated in the devotional observance at the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple. On the occasion of the Prime Minister’s birthday, Deb lit the Ashirbad Ka Diya and offered prayers for Modi’s health, strength and long working life. He also prayed for the blessings of Mata Tripura Sundari for the progress of a developed India and greater dedication to public service.
Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma and MLA Abhishek Debroy also addressed the programme. Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, MLA Jitendra Majumder and other dignitaries were present. Gomati District Magistrate Rinku Lakhier delivered the welcome address.
Other officials present included Chief Minister’s Secretary Kiran Gitte, Gomati Zilla Parishad Sabhadhipati Debal Debroy and Gomati District Superintendent of Police Anirban Das. The programme was presided over by Matabari Panchayat Samiti Chairperson Shilpi Das. FD SB