By Tripura24.in Bureau
AGARTALA | July 4, 2026: In a massive gathering aimed at instilling the values of nationalism and unified development among the youth, a grand student convention was held today at the Agartala Town Hall. The event was organized to commemorate the 125th birth anniversary of Bharat Kesari Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the visionary leader and founder of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh.
The high-profile student assembly was attended by the Chief Minister of Tripura, Professor (Dr.) Manik Saha, and the newly appointed State President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shri Abhishek Debroy, alongside hundreds of youth delegates and students from various institutions across the capital.
A Legacy of Uncompromising Nationalism
The Agartala Town Hall was filled with student activists and political dignitaries paying heartfelt tributes to the life, academic brilliance, and supreme sacrifices of Dr. Mookerjee. Through detailed addresses, the leaders highlighted his immense contributions to India’s cultural and educational journey, particularly his role as a distinguished Vice-Chancellor and a fierce advocate for national integration.
Addressing the energetic student body, Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha emphasized that Dr. Mookerjee’s life serves as the ultimate benchmark for dedicated public service and ideological integrity.
”Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee was an uncompromising patriot who dedicated his entire life, and ultimately sacrificed it, to ensure that India remains a unified entity without divided legal systems. As we celebrate his historic 125th birth anniversary today, our youth must closely study his legacy. He was a man who did not hesitate to resign from his powerful positions when his nationalist principles were challenged. Our students are the torchbearers of his vision for a strong, resilient, and fully integrated India. I urge every young mind present here to embrace his mantra of nation-first ideology,” Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha stated during his keynote address.
Key Takeaways from the Student Convention
The student convention provided a critical platform to align the younger generation with nationalistic socio-political goals. During the interactive sessions, State President Abhishek Debroy and other senior leaders focused on several key aspects:
- Ideological Mentorship: Encouraging student wings to actively organize study circles on campus to discuss the educational and political philosophy of Dr. Mookerjee.
- Youth in Nation-Building: Highlighting the crucial role of the student community in driving localized campaigns aligned with the central government’s vision of a ‘Viksit Bharat’ (Developed India).
- Cultural Resurgence: Emphasizing the need for the youth of Tripura to protect their rich cultural heritage while adapting to modern educational advancements, mirroring Dr. Mookerjee’s own multi-faceted legacy.
The convention concluded with a collective pledge taken by the attending students to work tirelessly for the betterment of the state and the preservation of India’s unity, drawing inspiration from the principles laid down by Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
