Agartala , Jan 04, 2025, TRIPURATIMES Desk
Agartala Jan 04: Ending all specifications, Minister for SC Welfare, ARDD and Fisheries Department Sudhangshu Das who is also the sitting MLA of Fatikroy assembly constituency, announced that popular playback singer Kunal Ganjawala will perform live at Milan Mela 2025.
Speaking to the media, the minister said that initiatives have been taken to make the 2015 Milan Mela more beautiful and on a larger scale.
“The main objective of this Mela, which started in 2018, is to divert the youth from drugs and addiction and to create a platform where artists from different parts of the state can showcase their talents.
Along with giving joy to the people, this Milan Mela will spread the message of peace, harmony and brotherhood among people from different sections of society", said Fatikroy MLA Sudhangshu Das.
After a preparatory meeting held on Saturday under the chairmanship of Minister Sudhangshu Das he said, “Four-day long Milan Mela will start from January 29, 2025 and will continue till February 01, 2025”.
Artists from state and outside including from Unakoti district will take part in this four-day long cultural and entertainment event.
“Every day from 6:00 – 8:00 pm in the evening, local artists including children will take part in various cultural programs and later popular artists from outside the state will mesmerize the audience with their voices from 8:00 – 10:00 pm”, said Das.
He added, although the artist for opening day (29 Jan 2025) has not been confirmed yet, on the second day of Milan Mela (30 Jan 2025) popular female artist from Kolkata, Iman Chakraborty will perform at Fatikroy Higher Secondary School Grounds.
On third day (31 Jan 2025) famous band from Kolkata Fakira will rock the stage and the final day of the 4-day event (1 Feb 2025) will be graced by famous Bollywood playback singer Kunal Ganjawala.
As the news has spread huge excitement, especially among the youngsters, the authorities concerned are planning for adequate management including crowd handling.