Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday has appealed the people of the state to follow the path of non-violence shown by Lord Gautam Buddha to make the state "Ek Tripura Shrestha Tripura".
"People should be loved. The bond of love must continue. We should come forward to help each other. We should move forward with this idea, not violence. We are all one in this world. Everyone should follow the path of non-violence and brotherhood shown by Lord Buddha. Only then a society will be developed", said Dr Saha while inaugurating an event organized at Benuban Buddha Vihar in Agartala on the occasion of 2567th Buddha Purnima festival.
The 2567th Buddha Purnima festival was held in the state with due dignity on Friday.
On this occasion, the main function of the state was organized at the Benuban Buddha Vihar in the capital, Agartala.
Various religious programs were held from early morning. In the afternoon there was a discussion meeting.
While participating in the program Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha, who was present as the chief guest on the occasion, said that there are many tourist spot in the state at present.
"But at one time there was no such tourist spot in the state. At that time many people used to visit Benuban Buddha Vihar located in Kunjaban. People of different languages, different cultures, and different communities live in India. Tripura is no exception. But sometimes people lose their humanity. So we have to come forward to help each other. We must love each other, not envy", said CM.
The Chief Minister appealed to all to follow the path of non-violence shown by Gautama Buddha.
He also called everyone to unite and make self-sacrifice for the country and the state to build 'Ek Tripura, Shrestha Tripura and Ek Bharat, Shrestha Bharat'.
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