Agartala, Aug. 19 -- As Tripura celebrates the 117th birth anniversary of Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya, the last king of the dynasty and considered as the architect of modern Tripura, the occasion was marked with a series of programmes. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that both the Centre and the state are working tirelessly to realise the vision of Maharaja Bir Bikram.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and BJP President J P Nadda wished development and prosperity of Tripura in the vision of Maharaja Bir Bikram, who dreamt to make the state prosperous 117 years ago, and whose legacy still shines bright.
In a message, PM Modi said, "He is admired for his exemplary efforts in developing Tripura. His passi...