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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP-TIPRA Motha relation turns sour in Tripura?
Agartala: The relation between the two ruling partners in Tripura govt — BJP and TIPRA Motha — has gradually become strained, as the latter party feels the govt is not considering their issues of concern seriously and that their demands have not been fulfilled. TIPRA Motha leaders have confronted the govt on several issues since they joined the ruling front and got two ministerial berths last year. After a long persuasion, the ministry of home affairs (MHA) appointed an interlocutor to negotiate TIPRA Motha's core demand for Greater Tipraland and associated socio-economic, cultural and social issues, but there has been no headway. BJP and TIPRA Motha have been facing differences on selection of scripts for Kokborok (dialect spoken by tribals). While Motha and other tribal parties demanded for the Roman script, BJP argued for Bengali or Devanagari script for the language. The ruling party of Tripura ADC has been fighting for direct funding from the Centre and empowerment, for which they said to have forged an alliance with BJP, but this has not happened yet, Motha leaders said. Recently, TIPRA party launched an agitation demanding action against district magistrate (Gomati) TK Chakma for alleged misbehaviour with ADC CEM Purna Chandra Jamatia and Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo They had a protest locking down the administrative offices in the district on last Monday and issued a seven-day ultimatum to the govt for taking action against DM Chakma. On Thursday, chief minister Manik Saha, without naming anyone, issued a warning to the adversaries who had been allegedly trying to tarnish the image of his govt. Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Eid wishes , messages , and quotes !
Time of India
2 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Tripura ADC inks MoUs with UK institutions
Agartala: The Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) has signed three MoUs with prominent UK-based institutions in London recently, said ADC's ruling party TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Thursday, reports Biswendu Bhattacharjee. The MoUs were focused on skill development, cultural promotion and academic exchange, marking a milestone in Tripura's global outreach efforts.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Tripura BJP treads cautiously as TIPRA Motha wing threatens statewide shutdown over ‘insult' to Pradyot Kishore
Tripura's ruling BJP on Thursday appeared to play down ally TIPRA Motha's claims that its founder had been insulted by the Gomati district magistrate by refusing to meet him, and accused the Opposition CPM and Congress of trying to win brownie points out of the issue. BJP state spokesperson Subrata Chakraborty said, 'The Congress and CPM are trying to give political colours to a recent undesirable incident between Pradyot Kishore Debbarma and Gomati district magistrate and are trying to gain brownie points over the issue. They are making self-contradictory statements and trying to confuse people to malign the state government on social media.' Chakraborty's comments came as a surprise as tension between the BJP and TIPRA Motha was rather high in the last few days, especially during the shutdown observed by the Youth TIPRA Federation (YTF), the tribal party's youth wing, in Gomati district against the alleged insult to Pradyot Kishore Debbarma and Tripura ADC Chief Executive Member Purna Chandra Jamatia. The YTF observed the shutdown on June 2 and kept the Gomati district magistrate's office locked, drawing criticism from the CPM and Congress as the Motha's protest took place amid a prevailing flood situation. Chakraborty's comments also came a day after the YTF threatened to scale up protests. 'If no action is taken against the DM, we will launch a statewide agitation next week. We will announce details of our agitation ahead of launching it,' YTF President Suraj Debbarma told reporters on Wednesday. Political observers had assumed the BJP would take a stern stand, especially since it doesn't need TIPRA Motha to maintain the majority in the Assembly. The party has 33 MLAs in the 60-member House. TIPRA Motha, which has 13 MLAs, had served as the principal Opposition party for nearly a year since the 2023 Assembly elections, after which it switched sides and joined the state government. Chakraborty singled out Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Chaudhury, Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman and a 'few others' and said Chief Minister Manik Saha had already asked the chief secretary to investigate the Gomati issue. He further said the chief minister would talk to Pradyot once he returned to the state. The BJP spokesperson said the saffron party, TIPRA Motha and the IPFT were committed to working collectively for the state's development. He condemned what he said were online attempts to create communal sentiments. Stating that the BJP-led state government is working with people from all communities, religious groups, and sects, Chakraborty urged the people to 'stay cautious' about provocateurs. Asked about the YTF's agitations, Chakraborty said the association was free to protest, but urged everyone to keep faith in the chief minister. His comments are considered crucial in the aftermath of the YTF agitation which took place after a 96-hour deadline for the government to take action against the Gomati district magistrate expired. A large number of netizens criticised the YTF agitation that took place while thousands have sheltered in relief camps. Many others supported the right to protest. CPM MLA Chaudhury, who criticised the Gomati district magistrate's refusal to meet Pradyot, also termed the YTF action of locking up the office undemocratic and illegal. 'People suffered a lot due to the agitation…,' he said.
Time of India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura min & MLAs call on CS, seek action against Gomati DM
Agartala: A ministerial delegation from CM Manik Saha's administration approached chief secretary J K Sinha on Tuesday, demanding action against Gomati district magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma, a 2017 batch IAS officer from Tripura. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Minister of state (Industries and Commerce) Brishaketu Debbarma headed the delegation, accompanied by Purna Chandra Jamatia, chief executive member (CEM) of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), and five TIPRA Motha MLAs. They requested disciplinary measures against Chakma. The delegation accused Chakma of declining meetings with CEM Jamatia and TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman. They labelled his behaviour as "insubordination" and "disrespect towards constitutional authorities." The group sought firm action to maintain democratic principles and administrative responsibility, stating, "The attitude of Chakma is of utter disrespect to the elected public representatives and arrogance of a public servant, which requires to be taken very seriously." According to a memorandum submitted by the delegation, on May 25, at approximately 8pm, Jamatia and Pradyot visited the DM's official residence in Udaipur to discuss urgent matters, including MGNREGA implementation issues, irregularities in CM Rubber Mission beneficiary selection, and pending forest check dam construction. However, Chakma declined to meet them. The correspondence also mentions that Chakma had ignored over 20 calls from Pradyot in recent months and subsequently blocked both his and CEM Jamatia's contact numbers. "This kind of behaviour is unacceptable, particularly towards a democratically elected leader and constitutional head of an autonomous council. Blocking calls and refusing communication with public representatives is not only unprofessional but also undermines public trust and governance," the document states. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The representatives said this incident reflects a broader trend of administrative disregard for elected bodies. They highlighted that the DM's actions contradict administrative principles and requested a formal investigation followed by appropriate penalties.
Time of India
27-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura CM orders probe against DM for ‘misconduct'
Agartala: Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Tuesday directed chief secretary JK Sinha to investigate the reported inappropriate behaviour of Gomati district magistrate Tarit Kanti Chakma towards TTAADC chief executive member Purna Chandra Jamatia and TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Sunday night. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Pradyot said Chakma declined to meet him despite multiple attempts to discuss an urgent matter concerning a remote tribal village. This situation has sparked strong political responses, with opposition groups criticising the civil servant and suggesting that bureaucrats are exercising excessive authority over elected officials. "I have been calling him for a month, but he didn't have the courtesy to pick up the call, or to get back. Finally, we went to his quarters while returning from the village. He refused to meet us, and his security people told us that the DM advised us to meet him in the office with proper appointment, which is derogatory and a sign of arrogance," he said. Upon returning from Delhi, the CMO confirmed that the CM called upon the chief secretary to conduct a detailed inquiry into the incident and present findings promptly. Opposition leader Jitendra Chaudhury denounced Chakma's behaviour, stating that both he and Pradyot had made numerous unsuccessful attempts to meet the DM. "They were compelled to go and meet him at an inconvenient hour because he refused to engage during official time. Yet, even then, he turned them away. At the very least, he could have asked them to come later. This reeks of British-era bureaucratic arrogance," Chaudhury said, mentioning his previous unfavourable interactions with the officer. Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman expressed support for Pradyot, pointing to concerning signs of administrative overreach in the state.
