Agartala, September 24: President Pratibha Patil was today left amused when Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar presented her a five-feet tall “token gift” at a civic reception hosted here today.
The President whose departure from Aizawl was delayed for about an hour-and-a-half because of bad weather stuck to her schedule and directly reached the Town Hall where reception was scheduled.
In the process, she did not attend the customary reception at the Raj Bhavan upon her arrival.
During the programme, it was announced that a small “token” gift would be presented to her by the Chief Minister.
But the President could not help smiling when two people brought a five-feet tall beautiful curtain made of bamboo.
Built by traditional artisans, the gift caught the attention of everyone in the gathering with its beautiful artwork.
Patil while thanking the Chief Minister for the gift said, “You have said it is a room divider.
–Agencies