Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan Visits Tripura to Promote Women's Empowerment

Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan has embarked on a two-day visit to Tripura, focusing on women's empowerment and educational initiatives. He will attend the convocation at Tripura University and engage with local women entrepreneurs. His visit underscores the importance of selfless service, as highlighted by his remarks on freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai. This trip aims to strengthen connections with the state's educational institutions while promoting initiatives that empower women in the region.

By Narendra Chaudhary Mar 7, 2026, 17:26 IST

Vice President's Arrival in Tripura

On Saturday, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan arrived at Maharaja Bir Bikram (MBB) Airport in Agartala for a two-day visit to Tripura. He was warmly welcomed by the state's Governor, Indrasena Reddy Nallu, Chief Minister Manik Saha, and Tripura BJP President Rajiv Bhattacharya. During his trip, the Vice President is set to participate in the convocation ceremony at Tripura University and engage with 'Lakshmi Didis' at the International Fair Ground in Hapania, Agartala.

Focus on Women's Empowerment and Education

The primary aim of this visit is to promote initiatives related to women's empowerment and to connect with the educational institutions in the state. Earlier, on February 22, the Vice President laid the foundation stone for a 140-foot statue of freedom fighter V.O. Chidambaram Pillai in Madurai, which was initially planned to be 140 feet tall but later increased.

Remarks on V.O. Chidambaram Pillai

While addressing the gathering, Vice President Radhakrishnan remarked that V.O. Chidambaram Pillai was a person who lived a life of complete sacrifice without expecting any rewards, dedicating his entire life to selfless service. He emphasized that if we enjoy freedom and rights today, it is because V.O. Chidambaram Pillai sowed the first seeds of that freedom on this earth. Today, we have laid the foundation stone for his statue.