Deb hails decision to name Agartala Airport after Maharaja Bir

Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb today hailed as "historic" the decision of the Union Cabinet to name the Agartala Airport after Maharaja Bir Bikram Manikya, the erstwhile ruler of the state.

"One more historic decision taken for the people of #Tripura. #Agartala Airport to be named after Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya. On behalf of 37 lakh citizens of Tripura, thank PM Shri @narendramodi ji for recognising immortal contribution of the Architect of #Tripura, Deb tweeted.

He said Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya sowed the seeds of development for modern Tripura.

"Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore #Manikya ji sowed the seeds for development of a modern #Tripura. Setting up an airport in Agartala was possible due to his vision & foresight. This decision of naming the #Agartala Airport after him is a fitting tribute to his great legacy, the chief minister also tweeted.

Pradyot Kishore Manikya, a member of the Tripura Royal family welcomed the Centre's decision to rename the Agartala Airport. Speaking to reporters, Pradyot said, "It is a welcome move..."