Tripura, 15 Sep 2025: Tripura royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma today attended the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Maharaja Kirit Bikram Auditorium at Garia Academy Model School, Atharabla, Gomati District. The event was marked by the presence of TTAADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Purna Chandra Jamatia, Jamatia Hoda Okras, and other dignitaries.
Taking to social media, Pradyot wrote: “Glad to have attended the foundation stone laying for the Maharaja Kirit Bikram auditorium at Garia Academy, Gomati District. I thank the TTAADC for the initiative and the members of the Jamatia Hoda for giving me so much love and respect.”
In his address, Pradyot expressed deep emotional ties with the Jamatia community, recalling the 2006 program attended by his father, late Maharaja Kirit Bikram Kishore Manikya, which he said was one of the last public events before his father’s demise. “The respect and love shown by the Jamatia Hoda to my father stays in my heart. Today, even though my father is no more, from above he must be happy to see this auditorium built in his name,” he said.
He urged the gathering to focus on preserving and teaching Tripura’s indigenous history and identity to the younger generation. “Our children know about Washington, Sundarbans, and Gujarat, but they are not taught about Tripura’s own history, our rulers, and our cultural legacy. If we are taught others’ history, they too should learn about Maharaja Amar Manikya, Maharani Sulochana, and our heritage,” he remarked, drawing loud applause from the audience.
Pradyot further emphasized that the relationship between the royal family and the people was not political but rooted in blood and shared heritage. He called upon the Jamatia community and all Tiprasa people to remain united in safeguarding their identity and rights.
Highlighting the role of Garia Academy, he envisioned the institution producing future IAS, IPS officers, judges, and even a Chief Minister from the Tiprasa community. “Our aim is not only to salute but to be saluted. Education is the key to our empowerment, and this academy will play a vital role,” he added.
The program concluded with cultural performances and blessings from the Jamatia Hoda okras, symbolizing unity and respect for tradition.
