*Agartala/New Delhi, Oct 8:* In a significant political development, Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Deb Barma, along with senior party leaders Ranjit Debbarma and Jagadish Debbarma, has approached the Supreme Court of India over the prolonged delay in conducting Village Council (VC) elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).
The petition, filed in New Delhi, highlights that the Village Committee elections—vital for grassroots governance in Sixth Schedule areas—have been pending for several years, depriving tribal communities of local self-governance and participation in democratic decision-making.
On Tuesday, the Chief Justice of India acknowledged the plea and assured that the case would be heard on either October 27 or 28. Sharing the update on social media, Pradyot Kishore wrote, “The Hon’ble CJI has listened to our mention today at the Supreme Court, and the hearing for the VC elections will take place later this month. The delay in holding the VC election must be one of the longest delays in the history of democratic India.”
Tipra Motha has repeatedly accused the state government of deliberately obstructing the electoral process in the tribal regions. The party argues that the continued absence of elected village bodies has weakened the functioning of the TTAADC and eroded the constitutional and democratic rights of the indigenous people.
Party sources said that the move to the Supreme Court underscores Tipra Motha’s commitment to restoring grassroots democracy and ensuring accountability in the administration of tribal areas. “This is not just a legal fight but a fight for the democratic rights of our people,” said a senior Tipra Motha leader.
The outcome of the case is expected to have far-reaching implications for governance and representation within the TTAADC region.
