Dr. Manik Saha took oath as Chief Minister of Tripura for a second time period on Wednesday in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister Amit Shah amongst others. The swearing-in ceremony was held at Vivekanand Maidan in Agartala.
Saha, a dental surgeon, joined the BJP in 2016 after quitting Congress. He was made BJP get together chief in 2020 and elected to Rajya Sabha in March 2022. Amit Shah and Nadda already arrived in Agartala on Tuesday. They had been acquired at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport by Manik Saha.
Chief Minister-designate Manik Saha on Monday referred to as on Governor Satyadeo Narain Arya to stake declare to type the federal government in the Northeast state. Earlier on Monday, there was a normal assembly of all of the newly elected BJP MLAs who unanimously proposed the identify of Manik Saha for the chief of the legislature get together.
“My sincere gratitude to all for electing me as the leader of the legislature party. Under the guidance of PM Narendra Modi ji, we shall work together to build ‘Unnata Tripura, Shrestha Tripura’ and ensure the welfare of all sections of people,” tweeted Saha after the assembly. Manik Saha on Friday submitted his resignation to Governor Satyadev Narayan Arya at Raj Bhavan in Agartala. The Governor requested him to proceed till the brand new authorities is sworn in.
“Last time, the oath-taking ceremony took place at Assam Rifles Ground and this time it will take place at the Swami Vivekananda Maidan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will remain present in the ceremony,” Saha informed reporters.
BJP wins in Tripura meeting elections
Earlier, BJP returned to energy in the state by successful an absolute majority. According to the Election Commission of India, BJP gained 32 seats with a vote share of round 39 per cent. Tipra Motha Party got here second by successful 13 seats.
Communist Party of India (Marxist) bought 11 seats whereas Congress bagged three seats. The Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) managed to open its account by successful one seat. The CPI(M) and the Congress, arch rivals in Kerala, got here collectively in the Northeast this time in a bid to oust the BJP from energy. The mixed vote share of CPI(M) and Congress remained round 33 p.c.
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