Agartala: Chief Minister Prof. Dr. Manik Saha today said that there is no shortcut in life and everyone must read every day; this is the only way to achieve everything.
He also said that a book is a bridge that fulfills the gap between physical and mental structure, helps to know the unknown, and leads to knowledge.
Dr. Saha said this after inaugurating the 44th Agartala Book Fair at the International Fair Ground in Hapania today.
He mentioned that this year’s book fair theme is Vandemataram.
“Pen is mightier than the sword. Every day we are creating a page. We must read books beyond school textbooks. Our brain is the most powerful library. There is no shortcut. We must read every day, and this is the only way to achieve everything. Our children must be encouraged to read books so that their vocabulary will be strong, their writing can improve, and their thoughts and consciousness can expand. The more we read, the better it is for us. There is no topic on which people cannot write,” said Dr. Saha.
Dr. Saha also said that everyone must continue practicing writing, which can later be turned into a book.
“Agartala Book Fair is recognized across India and the world. Earlier, many people used to come here from Bangladesh, but due to the current situation, they are not coming. It is anticipated that this year’s book sales will surpass last year’s record. We have decided to adjust the dates and timings of the book fair because students are busy with exams and studies, so that footfall will increase. A book is a bridge that fulfills the gap between physical and mental structure, helps to know the unknown, and leads to knowledge. Books also help people move from darkness to light and find the truth,” said Dr. Saha.
He added that earlier, books were gifted during programs, but this practice had stopped.
“We must revive this tradition in a new way. A book will never betray people. One should dedicate a particular time to reading books and make it a habit. Keeping every aspect in mind, we have decided to hold the book fair here at the International Fair Ground in Hapania,” he said.
During the event, Deputy Speaker Ram Prasad Pal, MLA Mina Rani Sarkar, MLA and Mayor Dipak Majumder, Secretary PK Chakraborty, Director of ICA Bimbisar Bhattacharya, Former Vice Chancellor of Tripura University, Padma Shri Professor Arunoday Saha, and others were present.
