By Political Correspondent | Tripura 24.in
AGARTALA | May 31, 2026
AGARTALA: Emphasizing grassroots connection and organizational solidarity, senior BJP leader and Tripura Cabinet Minister Ratan Lal Nath joined local party workers today to listen to the 134th episode of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s monthly radio address, ‘Mann Ki Baat’.
The community listening session was organized at the Madhya Bhubanban area, falling under Booth No. 28 of the Barjala (Borjala) Mandal periphery.
Minister Ratan Lal Nath sat alongside booth-level presidents, page chiefs (Pristha Pramukhs), and local residents to tune into the national broadcast, which was relayed via community audio setups and digital platforms at 11:00 AM on Sunday.
Amplifying the Prime Minister’s Grassroots Message
The monthly broadcast has become a structural ritual for the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to foster direct interactions between top-tier state administrators and neighborhood residents, transforming national socio-cultural highlights into localized talking points.
Key Themes Touched Upon in the 134th Episode:
- Celebrating Athletic Milestones: The Prime Minister lauded the historic achievements of Indian sprinters Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur at the recent National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, celebrating new national sprinting records.
- Honoring Grassroots Educators: PM Modi highlighted the inspirational journey of veteran Tamil Nadu teacher Girija Amma for her three-decade-long service in instilling patriotism and supporting welfare initiatives for Indian soldiers.
- Promoting Indigenous Heritage: Special references were made to traditional local delicacies, including the global recognition of Jammu and Kashmir’s iconic Kalari cheese at international culinary platforms.
“Mann Ki Baat Acts as a Catalyst for Social Transformation”: Minister Ratan Lal Nath
Interacting with local media personnel and booth workers post-broadcast, Power and Agriculture Minister Ratan Lal Nath stated that the Prime Minister’s address transcends routine politics, serving as a powerful lens to showcase hidden heroes of the nation.
”The beauty of the Mann Ki Baat program lies in its ability to unite the entire country over non-political, inspiring real-life stories. Today, sitting here in Madhya Bhubanban with our dedicated Barjala Mandal karyakartas, we listened to how ordinary citizens are making extraordinary contributions—be it in sports, education, or environmental preservation.
For our party workers, these listening sessions are not mere formalities. They serve as essential platforms to connect directly with the residents, understand local booth-level grievances, and ensure that our double-engine government’s development metrics are reaching the last mile. Under the leadership of our Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, we are committed to strengthening this direct public outreach across every single village panel in Tripura,” Minister Ratan Lal Nath stated to the press pool.
Following the conclusion of the program, Minister Ratan Lal Nath held an impromptu organizational review meeting with the Booth No. 28 executive committee. The discussion centered on accelerating the registration of local farmers under flagship state subsidies and reviewing the local drainage management layout before the onset of monsoon downpours.
