Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday issued a strong warning against the continued delay in holding Village Council (VC) elections in Tripura’s tribal areas, declaring that he would not hesitate to approach the Supreme Court if the situation remains unresolved. Addressing the media, Debbarma emphasized that he cannot sit idle while rural communities continue to suffer due to administrative inertia. “There are clear directives from the High Court that VC elections must be held. Yet, despite those orders, no concrete steps have been taken. If the Election Commission fails to act, we will move the Supreme Court. I cannot watch my people suffer just because of political indecision or alliance constraints,” Pradyot stated. He added that no rule mandates unanimous agreement among alliance partners on all matters, especially when it comes to safeguarding the interests of the common people.
The delay in village-level governance elections has become a growing concern, especially for residents of Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) regions, who depend on local self-governance mechanisms for developmental schemes and resource access.Reacting to recent clashes between Tipra Motha and BJP workers, Pradyot called for restraint and unity, saying, “Violence only deepens divides. If we do not sit down and talk, we are no better than monsters. All political parties must unite to address critical issues like illegal immigration. Our focus should be on progress, not conflict.”He further urged political stakeholders to place the state’s welfare above party lines, stressing that Tripura needs peace and cooperation to attract investment and developmental initiatives.
Pradyot also emphasized that the Tipra Motha Party remains committed to democratic processes and will explore all legal avenues to ensure the rightful conduct of elections. He reiterated that his fight is not for power but for justice and dignity for indigenous people.
