Agartala, 5th August 2026: A fresh wave of agitation is set to begin in Tripura ahead of Independence Day as two organisations representing surrendered insurgents have announced an indefinite blockade of railway tracks and national highways from August 13, citing the government’s alleged failure to address their long-pending demands.
The decision was announced by leaders of the Joint Action and Rehabilitation Committee (JARC) and the Joint Action Committee (JAC) at a press conference in Agartala on Wednesday. The organisations claimed that their members had laid down arms following appeals from the Central and State Governments and had returned to normal life, but their rehabilitation-related demands remain unresolved.
According to the leaders, they have been continuously demanding implementation of their nine-point charter of demands, including rehabilitation benefits and financial assistance for surrendered cadres. They alleged that despite repeated discussions with the authorities, no effective steps have been taken so far.
The groups had earlier launched a blockade programme on June 24 by disrupting railway and highway movement. However, the protest was withdrawn following an appeal from the government. Subsequently, several rounds of discussions were held between representatives of the organisations and state officials, but the talks failed to bring any final solution.
A meeting held on Wednesday in the presence of the Tribal Welfare Minister and senior government officials also ended without any positive outcome, following which the organisations decided to restart their agitation.
As per the announcement, the national highway blockade will be organised at Chandra Sadhu Para in Champaknagar, while the railway blockade will take place at Bhrigudas Para in West Tripura district.
The proposed indefinite blockade, scheduled just days before Independence Day, has triggered concerns over possible disruption of transport services and public movement across the state. Security agencies and the administration are likely to keep a close watch on the situation to prevent any escalation.
