AGARTALA | AUGUST 26, 2026: Commemorating the profound legacy and contributions of the Congress Seva Dal founder, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Seva Dal organized a solemn floral tribute and discussion meeting outside the Pradesh Congress Bhavan in Agartala.
The event marked the 137th birth anniversary of Dr. Narayan Subbarao Hardiker, the legendary freedom fighter, former Rajya Sabha MP, and visionary founder of the Hindustan Seva Dal (now Congress Seva Dal).
Program Highlights & Key Tributes
- Floral Tributes: Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) President Asish Kumar Saha, alongside Seva Dal leadership and party workers, paid floral respects at the portrait of Dr. N.S. Hardiker set up outside the Congress Bhavan premises.
- Discussion Session: A dedicated discussion panel reviewed Dr. Hardiker’s lifetime commitment to national service, disciplined grassroots volunteering, and his role in organizing the Indian youth during the freedom struggle.
- Reaffirming Volunteerism: Speakers stressed the importance of strengthening the Seva Dal unit across Tripura, urging young volunteers to uphold the core values of selfless social work, secular principles, and democratic discipline embodied by Dr. Hardiker.
Statement by TPCC President Asish Kumar Saha
Speaking on the historic significance of the day, TPCC President Asish Kumar Saha remarked:
“Dr. N.S. Hardiker laid the organizational foundation of the Congress Seva Dal to instill discipline, unity, and a spirit of national service among citizens during the independence movement. On his 137th birth anniversary, we pay rich tributes to his memory and resolve to strengthen the Seva Dal’s footprint across every block and Panchayat in Tripura.”
— Asish Kumar Saha, President, TPCC
Key Leaders Present
- Asish Kumar Saha: President, Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC).
- Executive office-bearers and volunteer delegates of the Tripura Pradesh Congress Seva Dal.
- Senior leaders and activists from the Pradesh Congress Committee and allied wings.
