Agartala: jan 26: Renowned educationist, former Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University, and distinguished novelist Professor Arunoday Saha has brought immense pride to the state by being included in the list of Padma Shri awardees. The announcement was met with widespread celebrations, with numerous well-wishers reaching out to congratulate him, including Minister Ratan Lal Nath, editor Arun Nath, journalist Pranab Sarkar, and many others who visited his residence today to offer their congratulations.
Professor Saha expressed his profound joy upon receiving the news of the prestigious Padma Shri award last night from Delhi. He acknowledged the overwhelming support and congratulatory messages he had received since the announcement. Reflecting on the progress of education, he emphasized that today’s students have far more access to knowledge than previous generations, largely due to advancements in technology.
Minister Ratan Lal Nath, who had called Professor Saha last night to personally convey his congratulations, visited him today to express his gratitude. During his visit, the Minister praised Professor Saha’s achievements, noting his dual role as a distinguished economist and a celebrated novelist. He highlighted the professor’s contributions to education and literature, describing him as truly deserving of the Padma Shri honor. Minister Nath also shared that Professor Saha had gifted him a copy of his book Nid Nahi Ankhipate. The Minister expressed that the entire state takes pride in this remarkable achievement and recognized Professor Saha as a source of inspiration for all.