Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today criticized the CPI(M) and Congress for not preserving Tripura's culture and for following a mixed policy with foreign thoughts.
Dr. Saha said this while addressing a conference of the Tarak Brahma Kirtaniya Shilpi Samiti at the Mukta Dhara Auditorium, Agartala.
"Art, culture, and traditions like Kirtan must be preserved. Swami Vivekananda expanded Hinduism by respecting all religions through spiritual thinking, which remains equally relevant today," he said.
Speaking at the conference, Dr. Saha remarked, "As far as I know, the word Kirtan comes from Sanskrit. Kirtan is essential from birth to death. So it is both our duty and society's duty to give it due status. Listening to Kirtan creates a spiritual feeling in the mind, allowing us to forget all sorrows, miseries, and pleasures. This culture, this tradition, must be kept alive," he said.
He also criticized the CPI(M) and Congress for neglecting the culture and tradition during their regimes.
"We have seen a 35-year reign here. The culture that Tripura had during those 35 years has been lost because they did not believe in God. It is not only that they themselves didn't believe in God but also they didn't allow others to believe. Before this, we had Congress rule, and the situation was similar. They themselves did not know which policy to follow, adopting a mixed policy with foreign thoughts and some of ours," he said.
Dr. Saha further noted that a renewed atmosphere of faith has now been established in Tripura.
"We can go anywhere freely. We have managed to create such an environment. People associated with Kirtan also have a responsibility to society. You, too, must take responsibility for social change. Through words, you can reach people. You are in a very important place as an artist," he added.
Social Welfare and Social Education Minister Tinku Roy, SC Welfare Minister Sudhangshu Das, Tarak Brahma Kirtanya Shilpi Samiti Chairman Jagmohan Nath, and others were also present.
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