Agartala, July 10 -- Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as his political mentor, crediting the Prime Minister's leadership and vision as his inspiration to join politics.

Speaking to the media on the occasion of Guru Purnima, Saha, a former maxillofacial surgeon, said, "If anyone asks who my political Guru is, I will always say Prime Minister Narendra Modi."

The Chief Minister also expressed his gratitude to his academic teachers, acknowledging the lasting influence they have had on his personal and professional growth. "I still try to stay in touch with my teachers who shaped me both as a student and as a person," he added.

Saha made the remarks while attending a Rogi Kalyan Samiti m...