Pradyot Debbarma alleged that while the Centre and many BJP leaders supported the Tiprasa accord, a section of state BJP leaders opposed it
Tipra Motha founder and Tripura Royal Scion, Pradyot Debbarma, today hinted at a possible break with alliance partner BJP ahead of the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections.
Debbarma said the main purpose of entering into an alliance with the BJP was the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, and if the accord is not implemented, there is no purpose for continuing in the ruling coalition.
“The alliance was formed on the basis of assurances that the Tiprasa Accord would be implemented. If nothing happens, then bluffing the people serves no purpose. Nothing is permanent in politics,” said Pradyot Debbarma.
He alleged that while the Centre and many BJP leaders supported the accord, a section of state BJP leaders opposed it, fearing tribal development.
Debbarma pointed out that Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha had already declared that the BJP would win all 28 seats in the TTAADC elections, which he said clearly indicated that no seats would be allotted to Tipra Motha.
“Left with no option, we will contest alone. Let the people decide whether the BJP wins 28 seats or just two. I have full confidence in the Tiprasa people,” he said.
Responding to recent political tensions, Debbarma said he was completely opposed to violence and clarified that no senior Tipra Motha leader had made derogatory remarks against any party.
“Violence diverts attention from real issues like land rights, language rights and identity,” he added.
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