AGARTALA: Following his appointment as the National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), party activists and supporters broke into grand celebrations outside the residence of former Tripura Chief Minister and West Tripura MP Biplab Kumar Deb at Om Apartment, Dhaleshwar Road No. 7.
Party workers from various mandals across the state gathered in the evening to mark the elevation of their leader to the party’s central leadership.
Scenes Outside Dhaleshwar Om Apartment
- Fireworks & Jubilant Atmosphere: As news of his appointment spread, supporters gathered in large numbers outside Om Apartment, bursting firecrackers, smearing green gulal (abir), and distributing sweets among activists.
- High-Decibel Sloganeering: The crowds raised high-pitched slogans including “Bharat Mata Ki Jai”, “BJP Zindabad”, and “Biplab Deb Zindabad”, expressing joy over his elevation.
- Mass Attendance: Members of the Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (BJYM), Mahila Morcha, and senior organizational leaders from Agartala and nearby areas arrived at Dhaleshwar to extend their heartfelt congratulations.
Significance in National & State Politics
- Key Role in Central Leadership: Biplab Kumar Deb’s appointment as National General Secretary under BJP President Nitin Nabin reflects the central leadership’s strong trust in his organizational abilities.
- Grassroots to National Stage: Having led the BJP to a historic victory in the 2018 Tripura Assembly Elections—ending 25 years of Left Front rule—Deb’s experience will now be leveraged by the party for national expansion.
- Congratulations from State Leadership: Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha and senior state BJP leaders congratulated Biplab Kumar Deb, stating that his administrative acumen and grassroots leadership will strengthen the party’s name.
