Agartala: July 24: In a significant political development, a delegation from the TIPRA Motha Party led by its founder and royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma met Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda in New Delhi on Thursday.
The meeting came just a day after the party held talks with the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in Tripura.
According to sources, the TIPRA Motha leadership reiterated their demand for the early implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, which was assured by the Government of India before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. They emphasized that timely execution of the accord is essential for safeguarding the rights and interests of the indigenous people of Tripura.
The high-level meeting also included Tripura East MP Kriti Devi Singh Debbarman, Minister Animesh Debbarma and MoS Brishyaketu Debbarma, and TTAADC Chief Executive Member Purna Chandra Jamatia.
National security concerns, particularly the situation in neighbouring Bangladesh and alleged atrocities against minorities there, were also brought up during the discussion.
Earlier, during their meeting with the ECI, the delegation was assured that a plan for Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls is being considered for all Indian states, including Tripura.
The visit to Delhi is also seen as a strategic move by the TIPRA Motha leadership to mount pressure on the Dr. Manik Saha-led BJP government in Tripura, with whom they are currently in alliance.
Expressing strong dissatisfaction over the state government’s handling of the issue, during last two months the party had organized multiple rallies across the state, demanding the identification and deportation of illegal migrants, .
Recently, Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma has also voiced his concern over the non-implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, cautioning that TIPRA Motha had joined the government only on the promise of the accord being fulfilled. He warned that the party would be forced to reconsider its position in the ruling alliance if the promises remain unfulfilled.
The meeting with JP Nadda is likely to play a crucial role in shaping the future of the alliance, as well as the state’s political trajectory leading up to the TTAADC elections expected early next year.
