On the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day, Yuva Vikash Kendra organised its annual programme, “Ek Sham Shaheedo Ke Naam,” at Dasarath Deb Memorial Auditorium, Agartala, as a humble tribute to the brave soldiers who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of our nation.
The programme was graced by Hon’ble Sabhadhipati of West Tripura Zilla Parishad, Shri Biswajit Shil, as the Chief Guest. Shri Subrata Chakraborty, Hon’ble Vice-Chairman of the State-Level Cultural Advisory Committee, Government of Tripura, was present as the Inaugurator.
The programme was also attended by Shri Sebak Bhattacharjee, Vice-Chairman of YVK; Advocate Sandeep Dutta Chowdhury, Vice-Chairman of YVK; Shri Debashis Majumder, President; Smt. Panchali Debbarma, Vice-President; and Shri Pinku Das, Organising Secretary, along with distinguished guests, well-wishers and members of the organisation.
A deeply emotional moment of the programme was the felicitation of four martyr families. Smt. Dipali Sarkar, mother of Shaheed Sudip Sarkar of the 169 Battalion, BSF; Smt. Biplobi Chakraborty, wife of Shaheed Shishir Chakraborty, BSF; Smt. Archana Debbarma, wife of Shaheed James Debbarma of the 23rd Battalion, Assam Rifles; and Smt. Kalpana Debbarma, wife of Shaheed Mangal Debbarma of the 18th Battalion, Assam Rifles, were honoured with the deepest respect and gratitude.
The presence of these families reminded everyone that behind every brave soldier stands a family that silently carries the pain of an irreplaceable loss. Their courage, strength and sacrifice deserve our eternal respect. We can never repay their contribution to the nation, but we can always remember them with gratitude and honour.
The programme concluded with inspiring patriotic cultural performances by children representing more than 40 organisations from across Agartala. Through their performances, the young participants expressed their love for the nation and paid a heartfelt tribute to our brave soldiers.
At Yuva Vikash Kendra, we believe that remembering our martyrs is not merely an annual tradition—it is our responsibility, our gratitude and our commitment to the values for which they gave their lives.
Jai Hind. Vande Mataram.