Agartala, May 31: Former Tripura Chief Minister and Rajya Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb has extended heartfelt thanks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for approving a new train service between Agartala and Guwahati. The move has been widely welcomed by the people of Tripura, who had long been demanding improved connectivity on this important route.
In a social media post tagged #আরও_এক_প্রাপ্তি (Another Achievement), Biplab Deb expressed his gratitude to the central leadership for honoring the sentiments of the people of Tripura and prioritizing passenger convenience.
“This decision shows the Modi government’s commitment to regional connectivity and development in the Northeast,” Deb wrote. “I sincerely thank Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and Hon’ble Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw ji for this important step.”
Political observers and the public alike are crediting Biplab Kumar Deb’s consistent advocacy for the project. During his tenure as Chief Minister and now as an MP in the Rajya Sabha, Deb has regularly raised the issue of enhancing rail connectivity for Tripura, particularly focusing on the crucial Agartala-Guwahati route — a lifeline for trade, education, healthcare, and tourism.
His persistent engagement with the Railway Ministry and proactive approach have finally borne fruit, and many in the state are celebrating the approval as a personal success for Deb. Party workers and supporters describe it as yet another example of his “visionary leadership and unwavering dedication” to Tripura’s progress.
With the introduction of this service, travel between Tripura and Assam is expected to become more comfortable and efficient, bolstering trade, tourism, and daily commute across the northeastern states.
