Tripura CM Manik Saha meets PM Modi; discusses development in state

New Delhi, Sept 6: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Monday (Sept 5) met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and held discussion over health, education, trade, infrastructure development and the present status of various ongoing central and State govt schemes.

"Delighted to meet with Adarniya PM Shri Narendra Modi Ji at New Delhi, today. Discussed with Hon'ble PM about Health, Education, Trade, infrastructure development and present status of various on going Central and State Govt's schemes," CM Saha tweeted after the meeting.

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"Hon'ble PM assured about extending Centre's necessary assistance for overall development in Tripura. Under his dynamic leadership, vision and guidance we are committed to work hard for the people of Tripura," the Tripura CM said in another tweet.

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On May 15 this year, Saha took over as Tripura Chief Minister from the then incumbent Biplab Deb. On June 26, 2020, Saha was elected to the legislative assembly of Tripura in a by-election from the Town Bordowali seat. Meanwhile, the Election Commission of India has announced the dates for the by-election for the Rajya Sabha seat vacated by BJP leader Manik Saha. The by-polls will take place on Sept 22.