Prime Minister Modi: BJP lighting light of progress in Tripura

Agartala, Mar 9 Terming the triumph of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Tripura as a 'historic one', Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that his party has helped a lamp of progress and flourishing in the state.

While addressing a gathering at the promise taking function of Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb, the Prime Minister said, "Today is a memorable day for Tripura. It feels like the state is celebrating Diwali. We are lighting the lamp of progress and prosperity. There is new energy and excitement here".

"Ever, there are a some elections that will always be talked about. The 2018 Tripura races will be one such example. People will keep on discussing these polls," he included.

Naming BJP a people-friendly party, the Prime Minister said they will guarantee development in the state.

"Those in the opposition in Tripura today have been in power for long. They surely have a lot of experience. Ours is a new and fresh team. In the age as well, our team is younger," Prime Minister Modi said.

"They have Anubhav, we have Umang and Utsah. We have to cooperate for the progress of Tripura," he included.

The Prime Minister additionally guaranteed complete support to the new Government of Tripura and stated, "Tripura's dreams are the BJP's dreams as well."

"Good governance, Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas, people's participation, we hold these principles in high regard," he included.

He also offered thanks to the people of the North Eastern state for giving the order to the party in the assembly election.

Aside from the Prime Minister, former chief minister of Tripura Manik Sarkar, Senior BJP pioneers LK Advani, Murli Manohar Joshi and Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh were also present at the pledge ceremony here.