By Firstdespatch Desk Sep 25, 2026
Mohanpur, Sept 25 (FD) Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s birth anniversary was observed with due dignity at the Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti Hall, where Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Ratan Lal Nath called for collective efforts to advance society, the state and the nation.
The programme was organised by the Department of Information and Cultural Affairs in collaboration with the Mohanpur Municipal Council and Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti. Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath formally inaugurated the programme by watering a plant. At the beginning of the event, the guests paid floral tributes to the portrait of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya.
Addressing the gathering, Ratan Lal Nath highlighted Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya’s philosophy of Integral Humanism, which focuses not only on physical and economic development but also on the upliftment of the human mind, intellect and soul.
The Agriculture Minister said that Upadhyaya’s philosophy placed particular emphasis on the welfare of the last person in society, especially those who remain socially and economically marginalised. He stressed that genuine development of society, Tripura and the country requires inclusive progress and the participation of all sections of people.
Ratan Lal Nath also emphasised the need to integrate India’s culture, civilisation, social order and philosophy of human life while pursuing development. He appealed to people to carry forward the life ideals and philosophy of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya and contribute towards the progress of the state and the nation.
He further urged people to rise above self-centred thinking and work collectively for development, saying that the state and the country can move forward through mutual trust, responsibility and joint efforts.
The programme was presided over by Mohanpur Municipal Council Chairperson Anita Debnath. Mohanpur Panchayat Samiti Chairman Rakesh Deb, Vice-Chairman Sanjeev Kumar Das, West Tripura Zilla Parishad member Niyati Bhowmik, social workers Kartik Acharya and Shyamal Debnath, along with others, were present. The welcome address was delivered by the Senior Information Officer of the West District Information and Culture Office. FD SB