India News | MoS Suresh Gopi Thanks Tripura CM for Timely Delivery of Queen Pineapples to Kerala
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum, Suresh Gopi, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Tripura Chief Minister, Prof. Dr Manik Saha, for the timely delivery of the famous Queen Pineapples to Kerala for the elephants at Vadakkumnnatha Kshethram Temple as part of the Aanayootu ceremony--a traditional feeding ritual for elephants.
Agartala (Tripura ) [India], July 18 (ANI): Union Minister of State for Tourism and Petroleum, Suresh Gopi, expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Tripura Chief Minister, Prof. Dr Manik Saha, for the timely delivery of the famous Queen Pineapples to Kerala for the elephants at Vadakkumnnatha Kshethram Temple as part of the Aanayootu ceremony--a traditional feeding ritual for elephants.
In a post on X, Union Minister Gopi wrote, "Huge thanks to PM Narendra Modi ji & Tripura CM Dr Manik Saha for this sweet gesture! Kerala's elephants loved the GI-tagged Queen Pineapples! This is just the beginning. Let's work together to process & export these delicious fruits!"
He further highlighted Tripura's significant contribution to India's pineapple production, stating, "Tripura, a state flourishing with pineapple power, produces a staggering 8.5 per cent of India's total crop! This is more than just a treat. Sharing Tripura's finest Queen Pineapples is a gesture of love and respect, strengthening the bond between our states."
In response, Chief Minister Dr Saha remarked, "It is an honour for Tripura SureshGopi Ji. The visionary leadership of Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi Ji has always encouraged us to step towards 'Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat'. Definitely, the GI-tagged Queen Pineapples are one of the sweetest, and I am sure this will create a separate fan base in the hearts of people across the globe."
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The Union Minister also thanked Tourism Minister Sushanta Chowdhury, Mayor of Agartala Municipal Corporation and MLA Dipak Majumder for their roles in this successful initiative. (ANI)
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