Agartala, Aug. 15 -- On the occasion of Independence Day, Lok Sabha MP and former Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb marked the day with a series of patriotic and humanitarian activities.

The day began with his visit to Shantikali Ashram in Sarbong, Amarpur, where he hoisted the National Flag alongside the Ashram's head, Chitta Maharaj, in the presence of tribal students from local schools and hostels. Deb also interacted warmly with the students, encouraging them to contribute towards nation-building.

Later, he attended a blood donation camp organised at Amarpur Town Hall, where he personally donated blood, underscoring the importance of voluntary blood donation for saving lives.

In the afternoon, Deb visited the homes of three b...