Agartala, 9th August 2026: Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has ruled out any electoral alliance with the BJP ahead of the upcoming Village Council (VC) elections under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), unless the Centre moves forward with the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord.
In a strongly worded message posted on Facebook, Pradyot said the party would not compromise on the rights and political aspirations of Tripura’s indigenous people in exchange for ministerial positions, political posts or other benefits.“There is speculation about an alliance, but if we enter into one for posts or ministerial berths, the existence of Tipra Motha and the indigenous people will be at stake,” he said.Pradyot asserted that the implementation and further advancement of the Tiprasa Accord remained the party’s foremost priority.“First give my people their rights, and then we will talk. Without implementing and taking forward the Tiprasa Accord, there can be no alliance,” he said.He also cautioned the party’s elected representatives against allowing personal political interests to override the larger concerns of the indigenous population.
According to Pradyot, political power and material benefits are temporary, while the rights and future of the community are permanent. He further claimed that a significant section of the Tiprasa population continues to remain without land rights.Reiterating his position, he declared: “No talks, no alliance.”
His remarks come amid discussions between the BJP and Tipra Motha over possible electoral cooperation for the VC polls. The elections are expected to be politically significant for both parties, with contests for 587 seats.
Pradyot also referred to his recent intervention in the Supreme Court and said that with the legal hurdles for holding the VC elections cleared, he would continue his fight for the rights and interests of Tripura’s indigenous people.
His latest statement is likely to add uncertainty to the ongoing BJP-Tipra Motha negotiations and could influence the electoral strategy of both parties as they prepare for the crucial VC polls.
