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Time of India
2 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura political parties gear up for Indigenous Peoples' Day
Agartala: As Tripura gears up to observe International Indigenous Peoples' Day on Aug 9, the political landscape is abuzz with activity. TIPRA Motha, BJP , and Congress have announced separate programmes and rallies to mark the occasion. With tribal sentiments at the centre of these events and mass gatherings planned across the state, law enforcement agencies are under considerable pressure to maintain peace and order — especially with the Independence Day just days away. TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman has declared Aug 9 as a day of cultural pride and political assertion. The party has urged all tribal communities across the state to celebrate by wearing traditional attire, preparing indigenous dishes like Chakwi, Gudok, and Mosdeng, and embracing their distinct cultural identity. "Go out on that day wearing your traditional attire proudly! Cook our indigenous meals at home or share them with friends at work, school, and college. Be proud of your identity," Pradyot said in a Facebook message. He also urged supporters to join "Homchang rallies" across the state in the evening to protest what he described as the denial of constitutional rights by the state election commission, which has yet to conduct village committee elections in Sixth Schedule areas. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Brain tumor has left my son feeling miserable; please help! Donate For Health Donate Now Undo "You can belong to any party, but not holding elections in the villages is a direct denial of YOUR RIGHTS," he emphasised, urging a united voice from indigenous communities. Citing the Tripura govt's inaction despite high court directives, Pradyot announced plans to approach the Supreme Court to seek early village council elections in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). Meanwhile, the Congress has also announced its observance of the day but will avoid large rallies, opting instead for symbolic events and localised gatherings in solidarity with indigenous people. The BJP Janajati Morcha is organising a massive rally at Rabindra Bhavan in Agartala, with tribal supporters expected from across the state. Chief minister Manik Saha's presence will mark a major show of strength by the ruling party. Police headquarters have issued advisories to district officials to coordinate closely with all stakeholders, ensuring that the day's events remain peaceful and incident-free.
Indian Express
6 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amid call for Bihar-style SIR in Tripura, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma meets Amit Shah in Delhi
TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Friday to discuss the ongoing process to implement the tripartite Tiprasa Accord signed between the Centre, the state governments of Tripura and Mizoram, and the Tipra Motha last year. 'Had a very good meeting with Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and discussed the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord for the people of our state. He assured all of us that he will personally ensure that the government of India's commitment is upheld towards the Tiprasa people,' Debbarma said. He did not reveal details of the meeting, but said it ended with positive assurances. The Tiprasa Accord was signed to find amicable solutions to socio-cultural, educational and administrative problems faced by tribals in Tripura. A TIPRA Motha delegation recently met the Election Commission of India and BJP chief J P Nadda in New Delhi to push for implementing a Bihar-style Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state. Attack on BJP supporters BJP supporters were attacked at Jampuijala in Tripura's Sepahijala district on Thursday. Though the attackers were not identified, BJP state tribal leader Bipin Debbarma made a veiled reference to the TIPRA Motha, asking why the BJP could not hold political events inside the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council areas. The TIPRA Motha is in power in the tribal council. The incident follows a recent attack on BJP activists in Khwai district last week when a group of TIPRA Motha supporters allegedly attacked people listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat broadcast at a community event at Asharambari. At the time, Chief Minister Manik Saha had said that his government would not tolerate a culture of political violence, adding that anyone found liable would be dealt with strongly as per law. Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma had condemned the incident and urged his party workers to shun violence and stay united to show strength. He took to social media again on Friday, and without naming anyone, wrote, 'When people resort to intimidation to resolve or settle differences be it personal, religious or political then it pains me. Can we fight less and figure out how to unite and keep our borders safe? What party or politics will we all do, if our constitutional rights and our children's future is not secure? Everyday some one wants our thansa broken, don't allow them to destroy your children's tomorrow by breaking our unity today. Embrace love over hate.'
Indian Express
29-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
Amid TIPRA Motha's demand for SIR in Tripura, Congress says tribals will be among worst hit
In the wake of BJP ally TIPRA Motha's demand for a Bihar-style special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Tripura, the Congress on Tuesday warned that poor and tribal people might fail to ensure their names on the voter lists if the exercise was undertaken in the Northeast state. 'The Election Commission cannot take away anyone's constitutional rights. They cannot refuse identity-related documents issued by the Government of India. Excluding names from the voter lists to help a political party is not acceptable. We strongly condemn this. If there is any attempt to conduct an SIR here, we will protest,' Congress state president Asish Kumar Saha told reporters. Citing TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma's demand to identify the illegal immigrants through an SIR, Saha said that people belonging to lower-income groups, the working class, and even a major section of tribals might be declared illegal immigrants in the event of such a revision exercise. 'An unusual situation is prevailing in the country. The Election Commission is refusing identity-related documents that are issued by the Government of India. They, in favour of a political party, have taken steps to exclude names from the voter lists based on an SIR. Protests are being held in Bihar. The Congress and other Opposition parties are joining the protests. Initiatives are being taken to implement the SIR in Assam,' he said. A few days ago, Congress MLA Sudip Roy Barman told reporters that if a Bihar-style SIR was undertaken in Tripura, the tribals, who form TIPRA Motha's primary support base, might be affected the most. He said many tribals who live in far-flung hamlets did not have documents sought by the Election Commission. A TIPRA Motha delegation met the Election Commission in New Delhi last week to push for a Bihar-style SIR in Tripura. This came a week after the BJP-led Government formed special task forces in districts to identify and deport illegal immigrants. However, Chief Minister Manik Saha said that the drive was meant to identify those who came to India after December 2014, since those who came before that would be recognised by the Government of India as per the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
Indian Express
28-07-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
30 booked, 1 arrested over TIPRA Motha attack on BJP supporters listening to PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat: Tripura police
After alleged TIPRA Motha men attacked BJP supporters listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann Ki Baat radio address in Tripura's Khowai district on Sunday, the police made an arrest on Monday in connection with the incident. Speaking to reporters, Ranaditya Das, Superintendent of Police, Khowai, identified the arrested accused as Rintu Debbarma. 'We are conducting an extensive search operation to arrest all accused persons named in the FIR,' he said of the 29 others booked in the case. The TIPRA Motha is a ruling ally of the BJP. The attack in the Asharambari area landed the tribal party in a tight spot as Chief Minister Manik Saha said his government would not tolerate political violence. 'Strongly condemn the violent & undemocratic attack by TIPRA Motha party workers during Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi Ji's #MannKiBaat programme at Asharambari. Several BJP karyakartas injured, 3 undergoing treatment at GB Hospital. I visited the hospital, instructed doctors to provide best care & directed police to take strict action against perpetrators. Such disgraceful acts won't be tolerated,' he wrote on social media after visiting Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital on Sunday night. Describing the incident, BJP tribal leader Bipin Debbarma said that TIPRA Motha men armed with machetes and countrymade guns attacked BJP supporters and also damaged 10-15 motorcycles and two cars. State BJP media in-charge Sunit Sarkar told reporters that the TIPRA Motha's lone minister, Animesh Debbarma, was looking into the issue, while BJP leaders were also trying to find out what led to the incident. Debbarma represents the Asharambari constituency. For his part, TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma said in a Facebook video on Sunday, 'I don't want political violence in Tripura. If tribals keep fighting each other in the name of flags, one day flags will be all that's left, land will be lost. You can do politics two months before elections. Till then, keep thansa (unity) as tribals. The fool thinks that money is more important than the future of our children. If anyone can do politics, they can do. Tell the truth with courage, expose what is happening in our state and whatever is wrong. But there is no point in fighting or being violent. Politely state your disagreements, if any. But why should anyone become violent? If a brother assaults another brother, then outsiders laugh at us. What are you fighting for? Some facilities, some policies…? My appeal to you is think of the future of your children. The politics of violence will not give us anything.'
The Print
28-07-2025
- Politics
- The Print
Tripura CM Manik Saha blames ally Tipura Motha for attack on BJP members, vows strict action
'Strongly condemn the violent & undemocratic attack by TIPRA Motha party workers during Hon'ble PM Narendra Modi Ji's #MannKiBaat programme at Asharambari,' he said in a Facebook post. Saha visited the state-run GB Pant Hospital at night to meet the injured BJP workers. Agartala, Jul 27 (PTI) Blaming ally Tipra Motha for the attack on BJP members in Khowai district, Tripura CM Manik Saha on Sunday said he has directed the police to take strict action against the perpetrators. 'Several BJP karyakartas injured, 3 undergoing treatment at GB Hospital. I visited the hospital, instructed doctors to provide best care & directed police to take strict action against perpetrators. Such disgraceful acts won't be tolerated,' he added. The incident happened in Ashrambari in Purba Taksaiya, a remote tribal village, in the Champahower police station area in the morning. The Pradyot Debbarma-led Tipra Motha, a part of the BJP-led government in the state, denied its involvement in the incident, which triggered a political storm in the state. 'BJP workers had gathered at a house to listen to the 'Mann Ki Baat' programme. Suddenly, a group of miscreants attacked them, injuring three persons. All of them were taken to a nearby health facility,' Sub-Divisional Police Officer (SDPO) of Khowai Kudiarasu told PTI. 'Preliminary investigation revealed internal rivalry led to the attack, and it had nothing to do with 'Mann Ki Baat'. An FIR was lodged, and an investigation is underway. No arrest has been made so far,' he said. The BJP's Janajati Morcha general secretary Bipin Debbarma claimed that seven party members were injured in the attack. Three vehicles and 10 motorcycles belonging to the BJP members were also set on fire by the attackers, police said. Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma, a leader of Tipra Motha, denied the party's involvement in the incident. 'I don't know what the BJP has said. We do not attack leaders or workers, or supporters of our allies. There might be a conspiracy to create such a situation. In no way is the party involved in the attack,' he claimed. PTI PS SOM This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
