The Supreme Court has delayed the listing of Tipra Motha’s petition seeking timely conduct of the Village Council (VC) elections in Tripura, prompting concern and disappointment among indigenous leaders. A fresh hearing date is now expected to be announced on Monday, October 6.
Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma expressed frustration over the delay, calling it another setback for Tripura’s indigenous communities, who have been demanding fair and timely elections in the autonomous areas.
“The Hon’ble Supreme Court has delayed the listing of the VC hearing. We will get a fresh date tomorrow. The indigenous people have suffered and still continue to suffer because some people want to control our fate through power, money, and system,” Pradyot said. “Let’s not forget that frustration is growing amongst the youth and Gen Z,” he warned.
The Tipra Motha chief’s statement reflects mounting impatience within tribal communities, many of whom view the delayed polls as a denial of democratic rights in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). The postponement has further intensified demands for greater autonomy and constitutional safeguards to protect indigenous identity, culture, and political representation.
