Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Tripura Honors Maharaja Bir Bikram on Birth Anniversary
Tripura celebrated Maharaja Bir Bikram's 117th birthday.
The current government honored him, while the previous government was accused of not highlighting his work.
Top leaders sent tributes.
He is known for modernizing Tripura, including building the Agartala airport and promoting education.
The Congress party expressed worry about efforts to divide communities.
Tripura CM honors Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur on his 117th birth anniversary.
The CM stated the previous Left Front government downplayed the Maharaja's contributions.
Prime Minister Modi, Amit Shah, and J.P. Nadda paid tributes via social media.
Maharaja Bir Bikram is recognized as the 'Architect of Modern Tripura'.
The Congress party expressed concern about efforts to disrupt unity.
- Who
- Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur, the last king of Tripura.
- What
- Tripura observed the 117th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur.
- When
- August 19, 1908.
- Where
- Tripura, India.
- Why
- To commemorate his birth anniversary and his contributions to Tripura.
Congress
BJP and Current Government
Community Unity
Congress
Concerned about efforts to disrupt the unity of tribals and non-tribals.
BJP and Current Government
N/A
- Event
- 117th Birth Anniversary
- Person
- Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur
- Title
- Architect of Modern Tripura
- Birthday
- August 19, 1908
- Former Government
- Left Front
Sources
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