# Manik Saha Says Tripura Ranks Second in Northeast GDP and Income 2026-08-15T08:42:45+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said the state ranks second in the Northeast in gross domestic product and per capita income. Speaking after hoisting the national flag at the Assam Rifles ground on Independence Day, Saha also said NITI Aayog had labelled Tripura a frontrunner state. He claimed Tripura was second from the bottom nationally in law and order. Saha credited 12 years of development with progress in roads, infrastructure, employment, internet connectivity and airways. He also praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day initiatives, including Har Ghar Tiranga, saying they would promote patriotism among young people. The speech did not provide data or identify the rankings’ sources. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Har Ghar Tiranga, Manik Saha, Narendra Modi, NITI Aayog, Tripura Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/manik-saha-says-tripura-ranks-second-in-northeast-gdp-and-income/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/manik-saha-says-tripura-ranks-second-in-northeast-gdp-and-income/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.