The torch relay held for the first time in the world as a part of organizing Chess Olympiad in India reached Agartala today after circumambulating various cities of the country.

On this occasion, a program was organized in Agartala town hall with the initiative of the state government’s Youth Affairs and Sports department.

Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha inaugurated the main ceremony of the torch relay.

Grandmaster Mitrav Guha carried the historic torch to Agartala. He handed over the torch to the chief minister at the start of the ceremony.

As the chief guest, CM Manik Saha said that the game of Chaturanga (chess) originated in our country, India. Today is the first time when our country has the opportunity to host a Chess Olympiad.

The Chief Minister said that the plan to take this torch to all the states of the country on the occasion of this Chess Olympiad reflects the efforts of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to connect every state of the country in the same way.

The Chief Minister said that sports are also necessary along with studies because physical and mental development is not possible without sports.

He added that if chess is included in the school, the development of intelligence of students will happen very easily. Because the brain is practiced through playing chess.