Tripura tribal team seeks better collaboration between Centre & state
The meeting assumes significance as the party seeks to strengthen the Janajati Morcha, BJP's tribal wing, ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) due early next year. This strategic dialogue follows a recent meeting between Shah and BJP ally Tipra Motha, amid rising tensions after last month's attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat programme.
The TTAADC areas constitute two-thirds of the state's geographic area and are home to the tribals, who form one-third of the state's population.
Tipra Motha Party, which became a BJP ally last year, has been in power in the TTAADC since 2021.
The delegation, led by BJP Tripura president Rajib Bhattacharya, highlighted the urgent need for development in tribal regions, focusing on economic opportunities, infrastructure, healthcare, and education. Goyal emphasised enhancing trade and small-scale industries to empower tribal communities economically.
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He said, "A Rs 1,400 crore World Bank-aided project for socio-economic development of the indigenous people is underway in the state's tribal dominated areas.
Our aim is to provide maximum benefit to the tribal people."
Shah reassured the delegation of the Centre's commitment to peace and prosperity in Tripura, aiming to strengthen BJP's influence against regional parties. Central leaders urged state counterparts to boost grassroots involvement and counter opposition influence, positioning the BJP as the party of stability and inclusive development.
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