The flow of colorful culture of Tripura is a source of pride for the country. The people of Tripura have developed a beautiful blend of democracy and tradition. This trend continues, said President Droupadi Murmu in Agartala Town hall on Wednesday.

President Murmu was accorded a rousing Civic reception at the Agartala Town Hall and Mayor of the Agartala Municipal Corporation (AMC) greeted the President on behalf of the citizens of the city today.

Speaking on the occasion, the President referred to her interaction with the Durgabari Tea Garden workers and said, the workers are getting benefits of several welfare measures of the central and state governments implemented for poorer section of the society.

“The State government is working for socio-economic upliftment of poorer section – and this is the best example of Sab ka Saath, Sab ka Vikas”, President Murmu said.

In the civic reception programme, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha, Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma, Urban Development Minister Manoj Kanti Deb and AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder were present.

In his welcome speech, Mayor Dipak Majumder highlighted various developmental initiatives of the AMC.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha while addressing the programme praised the President for her immense contribution in the field of social service.   empowerment,’ Dr. Saha said.

The Chief Minister also highlighted the various schemes and initiatives taken by the state government for the welfare of the Janajati people including Bru rehabilitation in the State.

Deputy Chief Minister Jishnu Dev Varma said, “The life of President Droupadi Murmu itself is a great inspiration for every citizen of the country. It is a matter of pride for the indigenous people of the state as well as the country as Droupadi Murmu became the first tribal President of the country.”

In the programme, Dr Saha handed over bamboo-cane made replica of the Chaturdash Devta Mandir to the President while Jishnu Dev Varma presented her a replica of Tripureswari Temple and Manoj Kanti Deb presented the President several bamboo-cane made items.

AMC Mayor Dipak Majumder presented her Tripura Silk Saree and Shawl.