AGARTALA: Union Minister Amit Shah chaired the 72nd Plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) on Saturday.

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha announced the commencement of the session via a post on X. The session is being held at Pragna Bhavan in Agartala.

According to the Tripura CM, the session will focus on important discussions related to the growth and development of the northeastern region of India.

"The 72nd Plenary of NEC chaired by Union Home & Cooperation Minister Amit Shah, begins at Pragna Bhavan, Agartala. In the presence of Union Minister for DoNER JM Scindia & Union MoS for DoNER Sukanta, Governors, HCMs & high officials, joined the important NEC Meet that aims to discuss various matters including growth & prosperity of the NE region," CM Shah's X post read.

Earlier today, the CM also welcomed the Chief Minister and Governors of the North eastern states for the 72nd Plenary session of the North Eastern Council, as per a release from the Chief Ministers Office. (CMO)

This is the second time when Agartala has hosted the plenary since 2008 underscoring the city's growth in the regional development discussions.

Meanwhile, on December 20, the Tripura Police made extensive security arrangements in Agartala ahead of Amit Shah's visit.