“The North-East region has a colorful history of culture and art. We are proud of this tradition. The language culture of Ashtalakshmi (eight north-eastern states) is different but we complement each other.” Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Tinku Roy said this while inaugurating the 4-day long 7th Northeast Youth Festival-2024 at Purbasha Urban Hat premises on Monday.

Cooperatives Minister Shukla Charan Noatia and Legislative Chief Constable MLA Kalyani Saha Roy were present as guests of honor in the inauguration ceremony.

Inaugurating the festival, Sports Minister Tinku Roy highlighted the achievements of sports, literature and culture in the North-East.
He said, “During the previous central government, every citizen of the North-East, starting from the youth, was deprived of various developments.

At present, the central government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given special importance to the progress of the North Eastern region.”

Sports Minister congratulated the participants of the 4-day youth festival and wished them a bright future.

On the occasion, Minister for Cooperatives Sukla Charan Noatia also wished success to everyone participating in the 4-day North Eastern Youth Festival.

He congratulated everyone and urged them to enjoy the festival.

Union Youth Affairs and Sports Ministry Director Banita Sod and Chief Whip MLA Kalyani Saha Roy among others spoke on the occasion.