Manik Saha sworn in as 13th CM of Tripura

Manik Saha sworn in as 13th CM of Tripura

Manik Saha was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tripura, marking his second term in office, following the BJP’s victory in the Assembly polls held on February 16. The oath-taking ceremony, officiated by Governor Satyadeo Narayan Arya, was graced by the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister. Joining the Chief Minister, eight ministers also took the oath of office, with a quarter of the inductees being retained from the previous tenure. The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), despite its electoral setback, was granted a single ministerial position. Notably, the BJP introduced three new faces as ministers.

IMPORTANT POINTS TO REMEMBER

1. Manik Saha is now serving his second term as the CM of Tripura.
2. The BJP won the Assembly elections held on 16th February, leading to Mr. Saha taking office.
3. Governor Satyadeo Narayan Arya officiated the ceremony.
4. Eight other ministers were also sworn in, four of whom retain their position from the last tenure.
5. BJP's ally IPFT, despite its electoral loss, secured one ministerial position.
6. Three new ministers were inducted from the BJP.
7. The capital of Tripura is Agartala.