Tripura CM unveils Maharani Tulsibati’s statue
Agartala, Jan 14, 2023, TRIPURATIMES Desk
Agartala, Jan 14: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha unveiled the statue of Maharani Tulsibati at the premises of Maharani Tulsibati Girls School in Agartala on Saturday.
Addressing the programme, Dr Saha said, the contribution of Maharani Tulsibati in expansion of women’s education in the state is undeniable. With her lone efforts the MTB School was established in Agartala, he added.
Dr. Saha said the previous Left Front government never highlighted the contributions of Maharani Tulsibati and her family.
Alleging that the history was neglected in Left regime, he said, the present state government is giving priority to reviving the state's culture and heritage. The Chief Minister also said that the Kings of Tripura had made major contributions towards the state’s development.
In this context, he highlighted the establishment of Umakanta School, MBB College and Agartala Airport.
Dr. Saha emphasized the importance of raising awareness among the youth about the state's history.
Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation Dipak Majumder, Corporator Ratna Dutta and others were present in the programme.
Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also took part in a programme ‘PRAKTONI’, organized by the alumni of MTB School.