By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | March 8, 2026
AGARTALA: In a solemn gesture of national pride and remembrance, the Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, visited the historic Albert Ekka War Memorial in Agartala today. The Vice President, who is on an official visit to Tripura, paid a heartfelt floral tribute to the martyrs who laid down their lives for the nation.
Accompanied by senior state ministers and high-ranking officials, the Vice President stood in silence as a mark of respect for the bravehearts of the 1971 Indo-Pak War, particularly honoring the supreme sacrifice of Lance Naik Albert Ekka (Param Vir Chakra).
Dignitaries in Attendance
The wreath-laying ceremony was marked by the presence of key members of the Tripura Cabinet:
- Shri Ratan Lal Nath, Minister for Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare and Power.
- Smt. Santana Chakma, Minister for Industries & Commerce and Jails.
- Senior officials from the Indian Army and the State Administration.
Honoring the Hero of 1971
The Albert Ekka Park holds a special place in the hearts of Tripurites, as it commemorates the Battle of Hilli/Gangasagar, where Lance Naik Albert Ekka displayed exemplary courage to protect Agartala from enemy forces during the Liberation War of Bangladesh.
”The bravery of our soldiers is the foundation upon which the peace and progress of our nation rest. Visiting this memorial is a reminder of the debt we owe to our martyrs,” the Vice President remarked during his brief interaction at the site.
A Busy Day in the State Capital
Following the tribute, the Vice President’s convoy proceeded to other official engagements, including his participation in the 14th Convocation of Tripura University.
Minister Ratan Lal Nath briefed the media, stating that the Vice President’s visit to the war memorial underscores the central government’s commitment to honoring the military history and the strategic importance of Tripura in India’s defense landscape.
