Manik Saha is an Indian politician who was appointed as the 11th Chief Minister of Tripura in 2022. Manik Saha is also a Member of Parliament, representing the state of Tripura in the Rajya Sabha. Apart from being a successful politician, Manik Saha is also a professional dentist and teacher.
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Wiki/Biography
Manik Saha was born on Thursday, 8 January 1953 (age 70 years; as of 2023) in Agartala, Tripura, India. Manik was a brilliant student since childhood. He completed his schooling from Umakant Academy, Agartala, Tripura. Upon completion of his schooling, he moved to Patna to pursue his dream of becoming a dentist. In 1982, in Patna, he earned a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the Government Dental College. Later, in 1991, after practicing for almost a decade, Manik Saha took and passed the All India Entrance Examination for the prestigious King George’s Medical College (KGMC), and earned the Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree in 1994. of. Saha is an expert in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Family
Manik Saha belongs to a family from Tripura.
Guardian
His father’s name was Makhan Lal Saha.
Manik Saha paying homage to the portrait of his late father Makhan Lal Saha
His mother’s name was Priya Bala Saha.
wife and children
His wife’s name is Swapna Saha.
Manik Saha’s wife Swapna Saha
Manik Saha has two daughters. One of his daughters, Asmita Saha, is a doctor by profession.
Manik Saha’s daughter Asmita Saha with her mother Swapna Saha.
The name of the second daughter is Trishita Saha.
Manik Saha’s daughter Trishita Saha
Religion
Manik Saha follows Hindu religion.
Manik Saha outside the temple
Address
He lives at Masjid Road, Shantipara, Agartala, Tripura (West), Pin-799001
livelihood
Career as a practitioner and teacher
In 1994, after Manik Saha completed his post-graduation from King George’s Medical College (KGMC), he quickly rose to the rank of a senior dental surgeon, serving in the Tripura Dental Health Service under the Government of Tripura. During his medical career, Manik Saha has served as a teacher at Tripura Medical College, located in Hapaniya. Manik then worked as a professor at BR Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital in Agartala; Where he was appointed as the head of the department.
career in politics
While serving as the head of the department at BR Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital, Manik entered the world of politics by joining the Indian National Congress. As a Congress leader, Manik was part of the opposition against the ruling party, the Bharatiya Janata Party. In 2016, Manik Saha left Congress and joined BJP.
Made the President of Tripura BJP
In 2020, Manik Saha replaced Biplab Kumar Deb as the President of BJP Tripura. As president, Manik Saha is credited with enrolling more than seven lakh new members into the party. Manik Saha is also credited with formulating the plan that led to the BJP’s massive victory against its rivals in the 13 civic body elections held in 2021. In 2022, Manik Saha resigned from the party, before becoming the Chief Minister of Tripura and assuming the presidency.
becoming a member of parliament
In 2022, BJP made Manik Saha its candidate to become MP from Rajya Sabha.
Manik Saha filling nomination form for Rajya Sabha candidature
In the voting held in Tripura Assembly, Manik Saha managed to achieve a massive victory against his opponents from CPI-M. Of the 60 seats, 40 voted in favor of Manik Saha, while 15 voted in favor of CPI-M candidates. There was no voting in favor of any candidate on the remaining 5 seats.
Manik Saha giving speech in Rajya Sabha
Chief Minister of Tripura
On 15 May 2022, Manik Saha was elected as the 11th Chief Minister of Tripura. Manik Saha replaced Biplab Kumar Deb in the Chief Minister’s office. He has been selected by the senior leadership of BJP for his clean image, which will lead the party to victory in the next Tripura Legislative Assembly elections in 2023.
Manik Saha during his first cabinet meeting after taking charge as Chief Minister of Tripura
On 8 March 2023, he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tripura for the second time.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Manik Saha has played badminton in various state level championships and since 2018, he was serving as the President of Tripura Cricket Association.
Tripura Cricket Association President Manik Saha shaking hands with the Under-14 Tripura National State Cricket Team
- The appointment of Manik Saha as the Chief Minister of Tripura was opposed by several senior BJP ministers from Tripura who opposed the decision of the party leadership.
- In the Rajya Sabha, since the state of Tripura has only one seat of representation; Manik Saha is the sole representative of Tripura in the Upper House of Parliament.
- Biplab Kumar Deb is said to have recommended Manik Saha’s name for the chief ministerial candidature in place of well-known BJP leaders like Lok Sabha MP Pratima Bhowmik and Deputy CM Jishnu Dev Verma.
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