Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived in Agartala on Saturday as part of his maiden visit to the Northeastern states of Nagaland, Mizoram, and Tripura. He is scheduled to address the 14th convocation of Tripura University on Sunday, marking his first visit to the state since assuming office.
Prior to reaching Tripura, Radhakrishnan participated in the 20th convocation ceremony of Mizoram University in Aizawl. Upon arrival at Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport in Agartala, he was warmly received by Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, State BJP President and Rajya Sabha member Rajib Bhattacharjee, State Chief Secretary J.K. Sinha, and Director General of Police Anurag. A ceremonial guard of honour was also presented at Lok Bhavan in the capital complex.
During his stay in Agartala, the Vice-President will engage with several 'Lakhpati Didis' and members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) at the International Trade and Fair Centre. He will also pay homage to martyred soldiers at the Albert Ekka Memorial Park. Police authorities have deployed extensive security arrangements for the visit.
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The convocation, which could not be held in 2024 and 2025, will see the conferment of certificates, degrees, gold medals, and PhD degrees to eligible students. A total of 283 students from various departments will receive gold medals, while 149 research scholars will be awarded PhD degrees. The ceremony will be inaugurated by Vice-President Radhakrishnan at the university campus in Suryamaninagar, on the outskirts of Agartala. Governor Nallu, Chief Minister Saha, and the university’s Chancellor Ahmad Javed will also address the gathering.
Established in October 1987, Tripura University was upgraded to a Central University on July 2, 2007, under the Tripura University Act, 2006. Currently, 64 colleges are affiliated with the university, offering a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
The visit is the first leg of Radhakrishnan’s tour of the three Northeastern states. On Friday, he addressed the eighth convocation of Nagaland University in Kohima, continuing his outreach to academic institutions across the region.
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