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6 hours ago
- Politics
- Scroll.in
BJP ally TIPRA Motha demands voter roll revision in Tripura
The Bharatiya Janata Party's ally in Tripura, TIPRA Motha, met Election Commission officials in New Delhi on Wednesday to demand a special intensive revision of the state's electoral rolls, similar to the exercise underway in Bihar, The Hindu reported. A delegation led by party founder Pradyot Debbarma urged the commission to conduct a detailed survey to identify undocumented migrants allegedly included in the rolls. 'Tripura and the entire North East would suffer if we stayed silent on the infiltration of foreigners,' The Hindu quoted Debbarma as saying. On Wednesday evening, the TIPRA Motha chief said on social media that if the concern was not addressed, Tripura ' will become Assam before long'. He said: 'I am not against citizens of any religion. My single thought is that if illegal people from Bangladesh or Myanmar keep on coming to Tripura and become legal Indians, get Aadhaar card, become MLAs even, get government facilities, whose loss is it?' Tribal communities make up around 30% to 33% of Tripura's population. Of the state's 60 Assembly seats, 20 are reserved for Scheduled Tribes. The autonomous district council governing tribal areas has a 95% reservation for the Scheduled Tribe communities. TIPRA Motha's demand came a week after the BJP-led government in the state formed district-level task forces to identify and deport undocumented migrants, The Indian Express reported. Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the drive would target only those who entered India after December 2014, as those arriving earlier would be recognised under the Citizenship Amendment Act. TIPRA Motha did not specify any cut-off date in its demand. The TIPRA Motha, or Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance, has 13 MLAs in the 60-member Tripura Assembly. The party is part of the BJP-led coalition government in the state. The Citizenship Amendment Act is aimed at providing a fast track to citizenship to refugees from six minority religious communities, except Muslims, from Bangladesh, Afghanistan and Pakistan, on the condition that they have lived in India for six years and have entered the country by December 31, 2014. In June, the Election Commission announced a special intensive review of voter rolls in Bihar, just months before the Assembly elections are expected to be held in the state. As part of the exercise, persons whose names were not on the 2003 voter list will need to submit proof of eligibility to vote. Opposition leaders have alleged that the exercise risks disenfranchising a large number of voters as they may not be able to submit the necessary documents.
Time of India
16 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Motha MLA seeks details of STF for identification of illegal migrants
Agartala: Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma has formally requested chief minister Manik Saha to clarify details about the newly formed Special Task Force (STF) aimed at identifying illegal migrants. This comes after the CM announced the state's intention to proceed with the identification process, using Dec 31, 2014, as the cut-off date. Debbarma's letter raises concerns about the transparency and structure of the STF, which has been tasked with curbing infiltration in the state. Despite the public announcement of the STF's formation, Debbarma notes that the official notification only lists a few police officers' names under the West Tripura unit, without detailing the force's structure, composition, or operational procedures. Highlighting public unease, Debbarma urged the CM to provide a written clarification to address the confusion surrounding the STF's mandate. He questioned the location of the STF headquarters in West Tripura and sought details on the number of members deployed. The MLA also inquired whether central paramilitary forces like BSF and Assam Rifles are part of the task force, as per MHA directives. Additionally, he asked if civil administration officials are included in the STF and requested information on logistical support. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Indonesia: New Container Houses (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search Ads Search Now Undo He expressed concern about the readiness of detention camps to handle detection, detention, and deportation tasks. He also questioned the applicability of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) within the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council regions, given exemptions for areas under the Sixth Schedule and the Inner Line Permit (ILP) system. Debbarma also sought clarification on whether individuals who entered India after March 25, 1971, are eligible for citizenship under the CAA in Tripura.
NDTV
19 hours ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Tripura BJP's Key Ally Seeks Revision Of Voter Rolls In State
The ruling BJP's key ally in Tripura, Tipra Motha Party (TMP), on Wednesday met the Election Commission of India to press for its demand for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR), an exercise like the one in Bihar, in the northeastern state. Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma's party has been demanding a revision of voter rolls amid concerns about infiltration. The Tripura unit of the BJP has distanced itself from its allies' demand. According to sources, the poll body has assured the delegation that the voter roll revision exercise will likely will be conducted across the country, including Tripura. "Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tripura is our core demand. Illegal migration is affecting our state and northeast and today if we don't identify illegal voters there will be no tomorrow for our next generation," said Mr Debbarma. The party demanded that the poll body take steps to detect, delete, and deport illegal immigrants to Bangladesh, with Debbarma cautioning that if the situation goes out of control, the country's security will be under threat. "We can't share an inch of land in the state with the infiltrators", he said. "Tipra Motha is an independent political party. We put forward our demand for SIR in Tripura. The Congress and the BJP can also place their opinions. We don't require permission to visit Delhi and speak in favour of indigenous people," he said. Earlier, Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha had stated that his government has formed task forces to identify and deport illegal immigrants, particularly Rohingyas and Bangladeshi nationals staying unlawfully in the state.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
ECI assures nationwide electoral roll revision as Tipra Motha seeks Bihar-style SIR in Tripura
Guwahati: Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma which is seeking Bihar type Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Tripura met the full ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. He said that ECI said SIR of the electoral rolls would be conducted across the country. A nine-member delegation of the TMP, led by Debbarma, met the full ECI led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Election Commissioners -- Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi were also present in the meeting. Debbarma, a former royal scion, said that one of the key agendas discussed was the immediate implementation of the SIR in Tripura, and the Commission has assured that the SIR would be conducted across the country, including in Tripura. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like No annual fees for life UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo 'Illegal migration is affecting our state and northeast, and today, if we don't identify illegal voters, there will be no tomorrow for our next generation. The good news is that the ECI has assured the delegation (TMP) that SIR will be conducted across the country, including Tripura,' the TMP chief told the media persons. The TMP, in a letter to the ECI, demanded to conduct the SIR of the electoral roll in Tripura, accompanied by a comprehensive door-to-door verification exercise, like the model recently adopted in the state of Bihar. Live Events The tribal based party said that Tripura shares an 856-km international border with Bangladesh, much of which remains porous and inadequately fenced, posing serious challenges in monitoring and preventing illegal immigration. TMP, an ally of the ruling BJP in Tripura stated, 'The unchecked influx of undocumented immigrants has not only disrupted the socio-economic balance of the region but has also led to the dilution of electoral rolls, threatening the democratic rights of the indigenous tribal communities and undermining electoral fairness.' The TMP letter, signed by Debbarma, the state's two ministers -- Animesh Debbarma and Brishaketu Debbarma -- said: 'It is now an open secret that many illegal immigrants have obtained Electoral Photo Identity Cards (EPICs), Aadhaar cards, PAN cards, driving licences, and even passports, often by fraudulent means. Corrupt officials, local brokers, and political strongmen helped the illegal migrants to procure these documents. In some cases, they have even managed to shift their Register of Residence (RoR) records from one place to another for electoral advantage. The TMP delegation informed the ECI that in September 2012, around 1,46,000 illegal voters were identified in the state. 'Unfortunately, despite the gravity of the situation, these directives were never acted upon, and the anomalies have continued unchecked. Furthermore, a look at the Census data from 1971 to 1991 reveals that Tripura experienced a rate of population growth far above the national average during that period. The pattern continues to this day, and it is visible in various demographic and electoral indicators,' the TMP said. The TMP launched a widespread anti-infiltration campaign across Tripura in May this year.
The Hindu
4 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tipra Motha Party says ECI has invited a delegation on July 23 to discuss concerns about Tripura voter roll
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has invited a delegation of Tipra Motha Party (TMP) for a meeting on July 23 to discuss the concerns raised by the party about possible enrolment of illegal immigrants in Tripura's voter roll, TMP supremo Pradyot Manikya Debbarma said. The meeting has been called following a request from the TMP, a constituent of the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura. Mr. Debbarma in a social media post said, 'After we raised our concerns about possible enrolment of illegal immigrants in Tripura's voter roll and demanded a Bihar - like Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Election Commission of India has called us for a meeting on July 23 to discuss these issues.' "My only answer to all those who continue to criticise us - at least we are trying to protect our next generation and looking beyond party politics, this is not just a fight of Tipra Motha Party but every Indian. Please rise above party politics and unite against illegal migration," he said. The nine-member TMP delegation, headed by Mr. Debbarma, will raise several key issues related to the electoral process in the northeastern state, said a party press release. After continuous uproar and media attention from all of us from Tipra Motha The Election commission of India has invited us to discuss the matter of illegal migration from Bangladesh to India on the 23rd of July . My only answer to all those who continue to criticise us - at… — Pradyot_Tripura (@PradyotManikya) July 19, 2025 It added, "A major demand will be for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tripura, similar to the process recently carried out in Bihar."
