Lok Sabha MP from Tripura Biplab Kumar Deb marked Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday in Agartala by donating blood and addressing a public programme, where he credited the Modi government’s welfare initiatives with helping poor people and highlighted India’s economic and global standing.
Key Takeaways
- Biplab Kumar Deb donated blood at a ‘Seva and Sankalp’ camp in Agartala.
- Deb highlighted welfare schemes launched by the Modi government since 2014.
- He also spoke about India’s economic progress and growing international standing.
MP Biplab Kumar Deb highlighted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s welfare initiatives and economic progress of the country during a programme in Agartala. Deb made the remarks while Tripura observed Modi’s birthday through a series of service-oriented activities.
The former Tripura Chief Minister also marked the occasion through an act of voluntary service. He donated blood at a camp organised at Pragya Bhavan under the ‘Seva and Sankalp’ programme.
Biplab Kumar Deb Donates Blood
Deb joined a blood donation camp organised in Agartala as part of the birthday observance.
He donated blood voluntarily and urged people from all sections of society to participate in such humanitarian initiatives. The camp attracted several political and social personalities as well as voluntary donors.
The organisers said the initiative aimed to help address blood shortages and support critically ill patients who require blood.
The programme formed part of a wider series of activities organised in Tripura to mark Modi’s birthday.
Deb Highlights Welfare Schemes
Speaking later at a programme held at the Ujjayanta Palace premises, Deb focused on the welfare measures introduced by the Central government since 2014.
He said the Modi government had launched several schemes for poor people after coming to power at the Centre. He added that people across the country have benefited from these initiatives.
Deb said these welfare measures had brought smiles to the faces of poor people.
His remarks placed the welfare agenda at the centre of the birthday programme in Agartala.
‘Narendra Modi Means Development’: Deb
Deb also spoke about India’s position in the international arena.
He said India has received appreciation for its diplomatic and economic relations with different countries. He also highlighted the country’s economic progress under Modi’s leadership.
While wishing the Prime Minister a long life, Deb said, “Narendra Modi means development.”
The remarks linked the birthday observance with the themes of welfare and development that featured prominently in the programme.
Deb Offers Prayers for PM Modi
Earlier, Deb visited the Sri Sri Kasbeshwari Kali Mata Temple at Kamalasagar on Modi’s birthday.
He offered prayers and wished the Prime Minister good health, long life and overall well-being.
The temple visit formed another part of the birthday observances in Tripura, alongside the blood donation camp and the public programme.
Rajib Bhattacharjee Highlights Tripura Development
Rajya Sabha MP Rajib Bhattacharjee also addressed the evening programme.
He said Modi had played a significant role in Indian politics for a long period. Bhattacharjee noted that Modi served as Gujarat Chief Minister before becoming Prime Minister in 2014.
He highlighted Modi’s contribution to Tripura’s development. Railway connectivity with different parts of the country received particular attention in his remarks.
Bhattacharjee also referred to connectivity as an important part of Tripura’s development.
Tinku Roy Speaks on Welfare and Infrastructure
Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy delivered the welcome address.
Roy said various schemes introduced after Modi became Prime Minister had brought significant changes to the lives of ordinary people.
He also highlighted improvements in Tripura’s infrastructure and connectivity.
The programme began with the ceremonial lighting of lamps.
West Tripura Zilla Parishad acting Sabhadhipati Biswajit Shil delivered the vote of thanks.
Agartala Municipal Corporation Mayor and MLA Dipak Majumder, West District Magistrate Dr Vishal Kumar and others attended the programme.
The day’s events combined blood donation, religious observance and a public gathering. Deb’s participation and remarks remained a central part of the programme, with his address focusing on welfare schemes, development and India’s position in the world.
