TRIPURA Chief Minister Manik Saha called on President Ram Nath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and several Union Ministers here on Wednesday. It was Saha’s first visit to the national capital since taking charge as the Chief Minister of the north-eastern state on May 15.

He also met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.

“Extremely honoured to have the opportunity of meeting the Hon’ble President of India Shri Ram Nath Kovind ji at Rashtrapati Bhawan today. I sought his blessings for my onward journey as the Chief Minister of Tripura,” Saha tweeted.

The Rashtrapati Bhawan also tweeted: “Dr Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura, along with his wife Smt Swapna Saha, called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhawan.”

The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) tweeted a picture of Saha meeting Modi and wrote: “The Chief Minister of Tripura, @DrManikSaha2 called on PM @narendramodi.” Defence Minister Singh wished Saha a successful tenure during their meeting. “Met with the Chief Minister of Tripura, @DrManikSaha2 ji. I am confident that he will take his state forward on road to progress and prosperity. I also wished him a successful tenure ahead,” the Defence Minister tweeted.