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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
CM: Implementation process of Tiprasa Accord underway
Agartala: A day after BJP's junior partner in Tripura govt TIPRA Motha threatened to withdraw support from the govt for not implementing the promises, chief minister Manik Saha on Sunday said the implementation process of the Tiprasa (tribal) Accord is underway. "I am in regular touch with Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman about the issues related to their demands. The Prime Minister is very much concerned about the development of tribals in the country and our leaders have a special feeling towards royal family," he said. His remarks came in response to TIPRA Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma's statement, accusing both the state and central govts of inaction regarding the Accord's implementation and threat of withdrawing support from the BJP-led govt. Saha termed Ranjit's statement as an internal matter of their party. "I don't think I should comment on that. I haven't received anything officially in writing. I can say that the process of implementing the Tiprasa Accord is ongoing," the CM said while speaking on the 125th birth anniversary of Syama Prasad Mookerjee on Sunday. Addressing media, TIPRA Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma on Saturday said they have extended support to the govt following some conditions but none of them were fulfilled. Despite the high court order, the state govt has not conducted village council election, two seats of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (ADC) were vacant for long time. Meanwhile, a TIPRA Motha delegation on Saturday began a foot march for Jantar Mantar in Delhi, demanding push back of illegal Bangladeshi nationals who came here after 1971.
Indian Express
17 hours ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
‘Received no communication from Tipra Motha over withdrawal of support': Tripura CM Manik Saha
A day after the Tipra Motha flip-flopped on the issue of withdrawing support from the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura, Chief Minister Manik Saha Sunday said he has not received any communication on the matter from the tribal party. 'What the Tipra Motha MLA (Ranjit Debbarma) said over the tripartite accord… I didn't receive anything in writing from the party,' Saha said in Agartala on the sidelines of a BJP program. Speaking on the tripartite Tiprasa Accord, the chief minister said he was in regular touch with Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, and the process to implement the Accord was on. Meanwhile, Pradyot Kishore met Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu at Raj Bhawan on Sunday. After the meeting, the Tipra Motha founder said, 'It's a personal visit to the Governor. We also met yesterday (Saturday) at a program. He told me to meet him and, accordingly, I visited him and talked about various subjects. Whatever discussion happened between me and the Governor will remain between us. I don't want to comment on this before the media. The only thing I can say is that the Governor has heard my views, and I have heard his advice patiently. Let's see how things turn out.' When asked about the recent visit of a Tipra Motha delegation to the Governor over the infiltration issue, Pradyot Kishore said, 'If we cannot unite to stop illegal infiltration, then it will be a huge injustice to our next generation, who will be deprived of a better tomorrow. Political parties should come together and stop illegal infiltration that is happening in Tripura, because it is going to affect Tripura, it is going to affect the Northeast, and it is going to affect India as well.' Asked about his recent interactions with the chief minister, Pradyot Kishore said, 'Whatever is discussed between me and him is for the betterment of Tripura and not for anything else. I spoke to him yesterday, and if required, I shall speak to him today also.' On Saturday, Tipra Motha MLA and rebel-turned-politician Ranjit Debbarma first said at a press conference that they were ready to withdraw support from the Manik Saha-led government over the 'non-implementation' of the Tiprasa Accord and the 'failure' to rein in illegal infiltration from Bangladesh. But within hours of that announcement, Pradyot Kishore clarified that Tipra Motha was not leaving the ruling coalition. Replying to questions from media persons, he had said, 'I didn't know what was said in the press conference. I shall talk to Ranjit Debbarma and ask what statement was given.'
Hindustan Times
20 hours ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
TIPRA Motha MLA says ready to withdraw support from BJP govt; party chief denies
AGARTALA: An MLA of Tripura's ruling alliance partner TIPRA Motha on Saturday said the party was ready to withdraw support from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government and walk alone, citing the government's failure to control illegal immigration and fulfill promises made in the tripartite Tiprasa Accord last year. TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma. (File Photo) TIPRA Motha MLA and rebel-turned political leader Ranjit Debbarma said they had waited for 1.5 years since the accord was signed to reach an amicable solution to problems of history, land rights, political rights, economic development, identity, culture, language etc. faced by tribals without any progress and decided to withdraw support unless the accord is implemented soon. However, TIPRA Motha founder and supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma told journalists that he wasn't aware of the statements made by Ranjit Debbarma and added that he would inquire about it. He also said that he had a word with chief minister Manik Saha about 'genuine frustration' among tribals centering the pending Tiprasa Accord and added that the CM had promised him to take up the matter with the central government at the right platform to ensure amicable resolutions. Speaking to reporters, MLA Ranjit Debbarma, who was the chief of the dreaded insurgent outfit All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) before returning to normal life and winning the assembly elections two years ago, said: 'What's the benefit of even staying a part of the government? We never left our core demand of Greater Tipraland. Meanwhile, the 125th amendment bill, by-election for vacant seats in the ADC council, ADC village council polls haven't been held yet (long after they were scheduled to be held). We have waited to see some progress in the Tiprasa Accord but there is no progress till now. We are ready to withdraw support and leave the government. We shall be joining the central government for discussion for one last time this month before deciding.' He also claimed that 13 MLAs of the tribal party, its ministers and even BJP MP Kriti Devi Debbarma, the younger sister of Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma who joined BJP shortly before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and won the Parliamentary polls afterwards, were ready to resign from their positions. Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma said, 'I have spoken to chief minister Dr. Manik Saha and communicated the genuine frustration among tribals in the villages due to unfulfillment of the Tiprasa Accord. I also discussed the large number of illegal immigrants coming inside Tripura from Bangladesh amidst the prevailing situation there. The CM has assured me that he would take it up at the right platform to ensure proper resolution to the accord.' Asked if his party would take the hard line if the accord isn't fulfilled shortly, Pradyot Kishore said he would like to repose faith in the CM considering the latter has assured him to personally take up the issue with New Delhi. Former chief minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb said he feels Ranjit Debbarma isn't the right person to declare policy for TIPRA Motha and considering that Motha is a ruling alliance partner of BJP, whatever Pradyot Kishore says is considered as the tribal party's policy. However, opposition leader and CPI(M) politburo member Jitendra Chaudhury came out in stark criticism of the ruling alliance and said BJP and TIPRA Motha fixed the alliance despite not agreeing on many issues and such a disagreement was bound to happen. He, however, said that he wouldn't comment anymore on the internal difference of decision within Motha. The BJP now has nine ministers in the 12 member cabinet in Tripura, while IPFT has one minister and TIPRA Motha has one cabinet minister and one minister of state.
Time of India
a day ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura CM refuses to respond to TMP MLA's threat of pulling out of coalition govt
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday refused to pass any comment over Tipra Motha Party (TMP)'s MLA Ranjit Debbarma 's threat to pull out of the BJP-led coalition government in the northeastern state. Ranjit Debbarma stated on Saturday that the party is prepared to withdraw its support from the Manik Saha government for failing to fulfil the promises made regarding the Tiprasa Accord . "He belongs to a separate party. What he is saying is his view. It is not wise for me to pass any comment on the statement," the chief minister told reporters here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now The TMP is an important ally of the BJP-led coalition government in the northeastern state. The latest development comes more than a year after a tripartite agreement was signed in New Delhi between the TMP, the Tripura government and the Centre to resolve all issues of the indigenous people of Tripura . Live Events The Tipra Motha Party (TMP) signed the Tiprasa Accord with the Centre and the state government in March 2024 for the overall development of the indigenous people of the state. The TMP, which was formerly the main opposition party in Tripura, joined the BJP-led government ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Tipra Motha has 13 MLAs in the 60-member assembly and got two ministerial berths. Even if the TMP withdraws support, the BJP-led government would remain in power as it has 33 MLAs in the 60-member House. Besides, it has the backing of an IPFT legislator. On the allegation of non-implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, even one year after it was signed, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Saha said that he is in constant touch with TMP supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma. "The process is on to implement the Tiprasa Accord linked to the development of the indigenous people of the northeastern state," the chief minister said. Responding to the party MLA's statement, the TMP supremo on Saturday said, "I don't know about the statement made by our MLA Ranjit Debbarma, but I will surely talk to him. Today, I had a conversation with Chief Minister Manik Saha, and I told him that it has been 18 months since the Tiprasa Accord was signed. "If MLA Debbarma spoke about withdrawing support from the government, it would be out of frustration because a sense of genuine frustration and insecurity is prevailing in the rural areas," he stated.
Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- Indian Express
Tipra Motha ‘flip flop' over leaving BJP-led coalition, founder Pradyot Kishore contradicts senior party MLA
The Tipra Motha Saturday threatened to withdraw its support from the BJP-led ruling coalition, citing the Tripura government's alleged failure to implement the tripartite Tiprasa Accord and rein in illegal immigration from neighbouring Bangladesh. In a press briefing, Tipra Motha MLA and rebel-turned-politician Ranjit Debbarma said the tribal party had waited for 'over a year' to see some progress on the Tiprasa Accord. 'What is the point of being a part of the government? We have not left the demand of Greater Tipraland. The 125th Amendment Bill hasn't been passed in Parliament, and by-elections for vacant seats in the ADC (Autonomous District Council) and ADC village committee elections are yet to be held. We are ready to withdraw support and leave the government because nothing has been done about implementing the Accord. We shall discuss with the central government for one last time before deciding,' Ranjit Debbarma further said. The legislator added he had a discussion with Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma regarding the party's political options, and the latter concurred with him. Ranjit Debbarma further claimed that Pradyot Kishore's younger sister and BJP MP Kriti Devi Debbarma had also agreed to resign from Parliament over the non-implementation of the Tiprasa Accord. He, thereafter, announced that a delegation comprising 13 Tipra Motha legislators is scheduled to meet Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on July 20. Last year, the Centre, Tripura government, and the Tipra Motha signed a tripartite Tiprasa Accord, agreeing to 'amicably resolve' all issues of the indigenous people of Tripura relating to history, land rights, political rights, economic development, identity, culture, language, etc. MLA Ranjit Debbarma also described 'unchecked illegal immigration' as a 'national threat', and added that the BJP-led government failed to act on combating illegal immigration despite the Tipra Motha dispatching a series of letters on the issue to district magistrates, superintendents of police, and the chief minister. However, just hours after Ranjit Debbarma said it was better to walk away from the ruling coalition instead of betraying the people, Pradyot Kishore said, 'I have spoken to the chief minister (Dr Manik Saha) and told him respectfully that there is genuine frustration amongst the tribals. He has said that at his level, he is doing his best to implement the (Tiprasa) accord. He has also assured to speak with the central government at the right platform to bring about an amicable solution to the accord. We are waiting for 18 months and are hopeful that the promise made by the Government of India will be honoured.' While clarifying that his party would not be leaving the government, Pradyot Kishore said, 'I didn't know what was said in the press conference. I shall talk to Ranjit Debbarma and ask what statement was given.' Pradyot Kishore, however, said that a lot of illegal immigrants from Bangladesh are entering Tripura amid the prevailing situation in the neighbouring country and added that tribals in the villages are 'frustrated' with the situation. Brushing aside MLA Ranjit Debbarma's comments, the Tipra Motha founder said those were 'statements made out of frustration'. While most BJP leaders declined to comment on the controversy, former chief minister and Lok Sabha MP Biplab Kumar Deb, who is known to be close to Pradyot Kishore, said Pradyot Kishore is the head of the Tipra Motha, and not Ranjit Debbarma. 'Ranjit Debbarma is not the supremo of Tipra Motha. No such decision of Tipra Motha has been informed to us. As far as I know, Tipra Motha supports the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi… Ranjit babu is not the right person… Whatever Pradyot Kishore says is considered the party policy of Tipra Motha,' Deb said. The former chief minister added that decisions on pending demands will be taken as per the 'system'. Reacting to the apparent 'flip flop' of the Tipra Motha on the issue of continuing its alliance with the BJP, Tripura Opposition leader and CPI(M) politburo member Jitendra Chaudhury said, 'Such incidents were bound to happen. The alliance between the BJP and the Tipra Motha was not formed based on proper principles. They agreed on things that they don't principally agree on. So, it's natural that they will have disillusionment. The high hopes created by Motha would also not be fulfilled, and it was bound to happen.' Tripura can have a maximum of 12 cabinet members, but till recently it had only 10 cabinet members. Of these, eight were from the BJP, one from the Indigenous People's Front of Tripura, and one from the Tipra Motha. BJP MLA Kishor Barman took oath as a cabinet minister on Thursday, taking the tally to 11. A section of political experts has, therefore, termed the threat to leave the ruling coalition as a bargaining chip for the Tipra Motha, which has been demanding three full-fledged cabinet berths for quite some time now. Notably, the Tipra Motha has the second-highest number of MLAs in the state after the BJP.
