Agartala, 10th November 2026 : Declaring that his decision to step away from electoral politics was final, Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Tuesday made it clear that he would continue standing beside the Tiprasa community and working for the welfare of Tripura, irrespective of his political status.
Speaking at the oath-taking ceremony of the newly appointed Executive Members (EMs) of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) at NUAI Auditorium in Khumulwng, Pradyot said his commitment to the people would not end with his withdrawal from active politics. He maintained that he wanted to work beyond party-based political boundaries and concentrate on the larger interests of the Tiprasa community.
Addressing the newly inducted EMs, he said political positions and official designations were temporary, but honesty, dedication and integrity would determine how leaders were remembered by the people. He asked them to remain connected with their roots and never forget the struggles that had brought them to positions of responsibility.
Pradyot also highlighted the importance of cooperation between the ADC, state government and Centre, welcoming Chief Minister Prof. Dr Manik Saha’s presence at the ceremony. He said the Chief Minister’s participation reflected the importance of institutional coordination and demonstrated that the autonomous council could not achieve its developmental objectives in isolation.
He urged Dr Saha to maintain regular engagement with the ADC leadership and visit Khumulwng to understand its administrative difficulties and developmental priorities firsthand.
Pradyot said the council would soon place various proposals before the state government, covering education, economic development and other important issues. He clarified that every proposal would not necessarily seek financial assistance, as several challenges could be addressed through policy-level discussions and administrative interventions.
He expressed confidence that the Chief Minister would guide the council wherever necessary and extend support to improve its functioning.
Referring to his decision to leave electoral politics, Pradyot said some people might interpret his withdrawal as an intention to abandon Tripura, but such assumptions were completely misplaced.
He declared that distancing himself from political activities would not mean distancing himself from the people. Rather, he indicated that remaining outside party politics could allow him to raise public issues more freely and work for the interests of the entire state.
Pradyot also had a message for party leaders and workers who failed to secure places in the newly constituted executive body. Acknowledging their sacrifices and contributions, he appealed to them not to become disheartened or lose their commitment to the community.
He encouraged them to approach him whenever they encountered difficulties and cautioned against taking negative approaches to resolve disagreements.
Highlighting the importance of administrative coordination, he appreciated the efforts of ADC Chief Executive Officer C. Murti, the Law Secretary and the Tribal Welfare Secretary in facilitating the programme. He said elected representatives and government officials must work together to ensure effective administration and development.
Concluding his address, Pradyot called upon the ADC leadership and the state government to keep public welfare above individual ambitions and political considerations. He said building a better future for the coming generation should remain the common priority.
Reaffirming his emotional bond with the Tiprasa people, he assured them that although he might no longer occupy a political position, his presence and support would remain unchanged.
