AGARTALA | AUGUST 20, 2026: The Students’ Federation of India (SFI) Tripura State Committee observed the 56th Martyrdom Day of Kajal Burman, a prominent martyr of the historic 1970 food movement in Tripura, paying rich tributes to his sacrifice for democratic rights and food security.
The commemorative program was organized at the Chhatra Yuva Bhavan in Agartala, where student leaders, youth activists, and party members gathered to pay floral tributes at the portrait of the late student martyr.
Key Highlights & Observances
- Floral Tributes at Chhatra Yuva Bhavan: SFI activists and leadership assembled in the evening to offer flowers, observe a minute of silence, and remember the historical legacy of the 1970 food agitation in the state.
- Address by SFI State Leadership: SFI Tripura State Secretary Srijan Deb addressed the gathering, calling upon the youth to draw inspiration from Kajal Burman’s struggle against exploitation and to continue raising voices for student rights, affordable education, and employment.
- Historical Significance: Banners and discussions highlighted the backdrop of the 1970 movement, emphasizing how young student leaders laid down their lives to demand subsidized food grains and civil liberties during a period of acute economic hardship in Tripura.
- Pledge for Future Movements: The organization reaffirmed its commitment to advancing pro-student policies, safeguarding public education infrastructure, and strengthening democratic movements across colleges and universities in Tripura.
Key Dignitaries Present
- Srijan Deb: State Secretary, Students’ Federation of India (SFI) Tripura.
- Senior state committee leaders, divisional representatives, and student activists from Agartala colleges.
