Agartala, February 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Agartala on Friday to inaugurate the Joint Regional Official Language Conference for the Northern, Eastern, and North-Eastern regions.
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| Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives at MBB Airport, Agartala, and is welcomed by Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha. (Image: DrManikSaha2) |
He was warmly received at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport by Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha. The main event is being held at the Badharghat International Fair Ground (Hapania Ground), where Shah will grace the East, North-Eastern, and Northern Regional Rajbhasha Sammelan.
During the programme, the Union Minister is expected to release a special North-East edition of the journal “Rajbhasha Bharati” and unveil books on Indian languages. Around 80 awards will also be presented to individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions to the promotion of official languages.
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Apart from the conference, Shah is scheduled to hold strategic meetings with Chief Minister Manik Saha and senior BJP leaders to discuss organizational strategies ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections.
His visit to Tripura is part of a broader North-East tour. He arrived from Assam after reviewing border security arrangements and launching the second phase of the Vibrant Villages Programme (VVP).
Meanwhile, Agartala has been placed under tight security, with elaborate arrangements made by the West Tripura district administration and state police. The Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee staged demonstrations in the city, alleging attempts at “Hindi imposition” through the language conference.
