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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Manik Saha was born on Thursday, January 8, 1953 (age 70; as of 2023) in Agartala, Tripura, India. Since childhood, Manik was a brilliant student. Completed his schooling from Umakanta Academy, Agartala, Tripura. After graduation, he left for Patna to pursue his dream of becoming a dentist. In 1982, he obtained his Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS) degree from the Government Dental College, Patna. Later in 1991, after nearly a decade of training, Manik Saha appeared for and passed the Indian Entrance Examination at the prestigious King George’s Medical College (KGMC) and received his Master of Dental Surgery (MDS) degree in 1994. Manik Saha is a specialist in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
family
Manik Saha belongs to a Tripura family.
Parents
Father’s name was Makhan Lal Saha.
Manik Saha pays homage to his late father Makhan Lal Saha’s portrait
His mother’s name was Priya Bala Saha.
wife and children
His wife’s name is Swapna Saha.
Swapna Saha, wife of Manik 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 second daughter is called Trishita Saha.
Manik Saha’s daughter, Trishita Saha
religion
Manik Saha follows Hinduism.
Outside the Manik Saha Temple
Address
He resides at Masjid Road, Santipara, Agartala, Tripura (W), Pin-799001
Career
A career as a practitioner and teacher
In 1994, after Manik Saha graduated from King George’s Medical College (KGMC), he quickly rose to the position of Senior Dentist while serving in the Tripura Dental Health Service under the Government of Tripura. Throughout his medical career, Manik Saha served as a teacher at the Tripura Medical College in Hapaniya. Manik then went on to become a professor at the BR Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital in Agaratala; where he was appointed as the head of the department.
A career in politics
While serving as the Head of the Department at the BR Ambedkar Memorial Teaching Hospital, Manik entered 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 the Congress and joined the BJP.
Became BJP Tripura President
In 2020, Manik Saha replaced Biplab Kumar Deb as the president of BJP Tripura. As president, Manik Saha is accredited with enrolling more than seven million new members in the party. Manik Saha is also credited with coming up with the blueprint that led to the BJP’s landslide victory over its opponents in the 2021 polls to 13 civic bodies. In 2022, Manik Saha, before becoming the Chief Minister of Tripura, resigned as the party president.
becomes a member of the parliament
In 2022, BJP nominated Manik Saha to be their candidate for Member of Parliament from Rajya Sabha.
Manik Saha while filling the nomination form for Rajya Sabha candidacy
Manik Saha managed to secure a landslide victory against his opponents CPI-M in the Tripura Assembly polls. Out of 60 seats, 40 voted for Manik Saha and 15 for CPI-M candidates. The remaining 5 mandates abstained from voting in favor of any candidate.
Manik Saha while addressing 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 was chosen by the senior BJP leadership for his clean image, which will lead the party to victory in the next Tripura Legislative Assembly elections in 2023.
Manik Saha in the first cabinet meeting after assuming the post of Chief Minister of Tripura
On 8 March 2023, he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tripura for the second time.
Facts/Trivia
- Manik Saha has played badminton at various state level championships and has served as the President of the Tripura Cricket Association since 2018.
Manik Saha, President of Tripura Cricket Association shakes hands with Tripura State Under-14 National Cricket Team
- The appointment of Manik Saha as Chief Minister of Tripura was opposed by several senior BJP ministers from Tripura and they protested the decision of the party leadership.
- in the Rajya Sabha, since the state of Tripura has only one seat; Manik Saha is the sole representative of Tripura in the Upper House of Parliament.
- Biplab Kumar Deb is said to have recommended Manik Saha to prominent politicians like Loksabha MP Pratima Bhumik and Deputy CM Jishnu Dev Verma as the chief ministerial candidate.
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