By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | March 15, 2026
AGARTALA: The Tripura Senior Citizens and Pensioners Sangh—an organization recognized by the State Government and affiliated with both the Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS) and the Bharatiya Baristha Nagarik Parisangh—successfully organized its 3rd Triennial State Conference today. The event, held at the Students’ Health Home in Agartala, served as a vital platform for retired employees to voice their concerns and strengthen their organizational structure.
The conference was marked by the presence of national and state-level leaders who pledged to advocate for the dignity and financial security of the elderly in Tripura.
National Leadership Graces the Summit
The event featured prominent figures from the national pension movement, providing a broader perspective on the challenges faced by senior citizens across India.
- Chief Guest: Shri Ravi Raman Ji, National President of the Bharatiya Baristha Nagarik Parisangh. In his address, he emphasized the need for a unified national policy to ensure comprehensive healthcare and a living pension for all retirees.
- Keynote Speaker: Shri Chandrakant Deshpande, General Secretary of the Bharatiya Baristha Nagarik Parisangh. He detailed the ongoing legal and social struggles at the national level to protect the rights of senior citizens.
BMS Leadership and State Representation
The Bharatiya Mazdoor Sangh (BMS), as the mentoring organization, was well-represented by its state leadership:
- Distinguished Guest: Smt. Debashree Kalai, Hon’ble President of BMS, Tripura Pradesh. She assured the pensioners that the BMS would continue to act as a bridge between the workforce and the government to ensure timely resolution of grievances.
- Special Guest: Shri Tapan Chandra De, General Secretary of BMS, Tripura Pradesh, who spoke on the importance of organized movements in achieving administrative reforms.
Leadership Reflections
The conference was presided over by Shri Ranjit De, President of the Tripura Senior Citizens and Pensioners Sangh. He presented a report on the activities of the Sangh over the past three years and reiterated the commitment to the welfare of the state’s retired community.
”Our struggle is for a life of dignity. We are not just seeking financial benefits; we are seeking a social system that respects the decades of service we have given to the state. Today’s triennial conference is a testament to our growing unity,” Shri Ranjit De remarked during the inaugural session.
Looking Forward: A New Mandate
Beyond the speeches, the conference included technical sessions to discuss the 11-point charter of demands, which includes calls for pension parity, enhanced medical allowances, and improved social security frameworks. The session concluded with the democratic process of electing a new executive committee to lead the Sangh for the 2026–2029 term.
The Students’ Health Home was filled with hundreds of delegates from various districts, making it one of the largest gatherings of senior citizens in the capital this year.
