BJP ally Tipra Motha Party to stage protest in Delhi on Sep 9 over multiple demands

Tipra Motha Party Plans Major Delhi Protest for Tiprasa Accord and Tribal Rights

The Tipra Motha Party (TMP), a key ally of the BJP in Tripura, is gearing up for a big demonstration in Delhi on September 9. Party sources in Agartala shared this update on Sunday, highlighting their push for three key demands to support Tripura’s indigenous tribals.

TMP’s media coordinator, Lama Debbarma, explained that the protest will take place near Jantar Mantar in the national capital. This spot often hosts rallies to draw attention to important issues. The main goal? To spotlight the party’s three-point agenda for tribal welfare in Tripura.

First up is the full implementation of the tripartite Tiprasa Accord. Signed on March 2 last year in Delhi, this agreement involves the central government, the Tripura government, and TMP leaders. Union Home Minister Amit Shah was there when it happened, promising overall socio-economic growth for the indigenous people of Tripura.

The second demand calls for the immediate deportation of illegal immigrants from Tripura. TMP has been vocal about this for months, urging action against illegal infiltration. Party chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, a former royal scion, even compared it to how the US handles deportations, asking why India isn’t doing the same for infiltrators here.

Finally, they want constitutional recognition for ‘Greater Tipraland’ to protect the culture, heritage, and lives of Tripura’s tribals.

In a video message on Sunday, Debbarma pointed out that over a year has passed since the Tiprasa Accord, but the government hasn’t delivered on its promises. He called on tribal leaders from all political parties to join the September 9 demonstration at Jantar Mantar. "This is a non-political event purely for the tribals’ interests—no party flags allowed," he stressed.

Debbarma went further, saying he’s ready to go to jail or even die for the cause. He urged tribals across Tripura to hold similar protests in their villages, cities, and localities on the same day to amplify the three demands.

This comes after a year of intense talks that led to the Tiprasa Accord. Just days later, on March 7 last year, TMP—with its 13 MLAs—joined the BJP-led coalition government in Tripura, shaking up the state’s politics. Two TMP leaders, Animesh Debbarma and Brishaketu Debbarma, even became ministers in Chief Minister Manik Saha’s cabinet.

TMP already runs the influential Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). This body covers two-thirds of Tripura’s 10,491 sq km area and serves over 12.16 lakh people, with about 84% being tribals. It’s a powerhouse for tribal issues in the state.

Recently, TMP stepped up its fight against illegal immigration. Last month, a delegation led by Debbarma met the Election Commission of India in Delhi. They demanded a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of Tripura’s electoral rolls, just like in Bihar, to clean up voter lists and tackle infiltration concerns.

As the September 9 Delhi protest approaches, all eyes are on how this could push the government to act on the Tiprasa Accord and tribal demands in Tripura. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.