AGARTALA: The All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA) Tripura State Committee organized a solemn condolence and remembrance meeting (Smaran Sabha) in Agartala to honor the memory of former MLA and veteran communist leader, late Gouri Bhattacharya.
The memorial service was attended by former Chief Minister and CPI(M) Politburo member Manik Sarkar, along with top Left Front leaders, women’s rights activists, and veteran party comrades who gathered to offer floral tributes and reflect on her decades-long legacy of public service.
Key Highlights from the Remembrance Meeting
- Honoring a Pioneer: Leaders paid rich tributes to Gouri Bhattacharya, remembering her historic role as a pioneering political figure and champion for women’s empowerment and rural development in Tripura.
- Address by Manik Sarkar: Former CM Manik Sarkar highlighted her unwavering dedication to the communist movement, praising her lifelong fight for the rights of women, agricultural workers, and marginalized communities across the state.
- Call to Strengthen Women’s Rights: AIDWA leadership urged members to uphold Gouri Bhattacharya’s revolutionary ideals and continue organizing grassroots movements against violence against women, inflation, and unemployment in the current political landscape.
