Tripura Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha on Saturday said that former Deputy Chief Minister and incumbent Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma played a strong role in the development of the Janajati society as well as the overall development of Tripura.

 “His appointment as Governor from Tripura has made us proud. He has made a significant contribution to the development of the social system,” said Dr Saha.

Dr Saha said this during a civic reception ceremony for the newly appointed Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Varma, at Kharang Community Hall in Jirania Sub-Division of Mandwi, organized by the state government on Saturday.

It is noteworthy that this is the first time since independence that a person from Tripura has been given the important responsibility of serving as the Governor of a state.

During the felicitation ceremony, Dr Saha emphasized that Governor Jishnu Dev Varma is a son of Tripura and a member of the royal family of the state.

 “We are proud that he is the first person from this state to hold the post of the constitutional head, i.e., Governor. It is a matter of great pride for the people of Tripura. Dev Varma is not only a wise politician but also a poet, writer, and artist. His vision and skills have given new direction to the overall development of the Janajati community,” said Dr. Saha.

Dr Saha further mentioned that his creative contributions in various fields of society have undoubtedly made people proud.

“His decisive actions in the overall development of the state, along with the advancement of the society, have shown us the way forward,” he added.

The Chief Minister highlighted that Jishnu Dev Varma was a member of the Advisory Committee of the North Eastern Council from 1989 to 1993. In 1993, he took charge of the Tripura Chapter of the Indian National Council for Art and Culture and played an important role in the development of the region's art and culture.

“His contribution to the practice and promotion of the arts in the region has long inspired us and will continue to do so in the future. Jishnu Dev Varma was appointed as Deputy Chief Minister of Tripura. He handled the portfolios of finance, panchayat, rural development, power, science and technology, etc., with great skill and dedication. During his 5-year ministerial tenure, his multifaceted creative approach in the administrative field enriched the state administration,” Dr. Saha said.

Dr Saha also noted that Jishnu Dev Varma's contribution to the field of sports is very significant.

In his brief speech, Governor Jishnu Dev Varma expressed his gratitude to President Draupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Tripura government, and Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha.

He stated that this achievement was made possible by Chief Minister Dr Saha's efforts.

The event was attended by Tripura Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Pal, Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy, Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma, Janajati Kalyan Minister Bikas Debbarma, Cooperatives Minister Shukla Charan Noatia, Minister Animesh Debbarma, Chief Secretary JK Sinha, Director General (Intelligence) Anurag, along with other MLAs and MDCs.