Biplab Kumar Deb Congratulates New NITI Aayog VP Lahiri, Pushes Tripura's Financial Interests
May 26, 2026
Former Tripura Chief Minister and current Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb made a significant courtesy call on Monday, meeting Dr. Ashok Kumar Lahiri, the newly appointed Vice Chairman of NITI Aayog, to extend heartfelt congratulations and advocate for his state's financial priorities.
The meeting, held in New Delhi, saw Deb warmly congratulate Lahiri on assuming his prestigious new responsibility at India's premier policy think tank. Beyond the ceremonial greetings, the two engaged in a detailed discussion on critical matters pertaining to Tripura's financial progress and the state's broader economic interests.
The conversation between Deb and Lahiri reportedly covered multiple dimensions of Tripura's fiscal trajectory, including potential central support for infrastructure projects, economic development initiatives, and financial schemes that could benefit the northeastern state.
"This meeting reinforces the importance of Tripura's financial priorities at the national level," sources close to the former chief minister said. "With Lahiri's economic expertise at NITI Aayog, there's significant potential for advocating Tripura's development needs."
