19 October, Agartala:
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha offered prayers at the historic Durga Bari in Agartala on the occasion of Maha Ashtami today. After performing the rituals and offering pushpanjali, he prayed for peace, good health, happiness and prosperity for the people of the state.
Speaking to the media after the puja, the Chief Minister said he visits Durga Bari every year to seek the blessings of Goddess Durga. This year too, he prayed for the well-being, peace and prosperity of all the people of Tripura.
Dr. Saha emphasized that ensuring the state’s development and enabling people to celebrate festivals in a safe and peaceful environment remain key priorities of the state government. He expressed satisfaction that Durga Puja celebrations have so far been proceeding smoothly and hoped that the remaining days would also pass peacefully.
He appealed to the people to celebrate Durga Puja in an atmosphere of peace, harmony and communal brotherhood.
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