Tripura

07 Apr

Saha Claims BJP Growth Reflects Development Focus, Criticises CPI(M) and Electoral Violence Ahead of TTAADC Polls

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has said that growing public support for the Bharatiya Janata Party reflects its “country first” approach, while accusing rival parties of putting “the individual or the party before the nation” ahead of the TTAADC elections.Addressing an election rally at Dasda Bazar in North Tripura, Saha said people are increasingly supporting the BJP due to its development agenda. “Our policy is first the country, then the party and finally the individual,” he said, drawing a contrast with the Tipra Motha Party and Communist Party of India (Marxist).Saha urged voters to reject Tipra Motha in the autonomous…

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07 Apr

Manik Saha Credits ‘Country-First’ for BJP Surge Before TTAADC Polls

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has claimed that growing public support for the BJP reflected the party’s its “country first” approach and that the people were increasingly aligning with the BJP because of its development agenda. Addressing a rally at Dasda Bazar in North Tripura ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, the Chief Minister said, “Our policy is first the country, then the party and finally the individual,” he said, contrasting it with what he described as the priorities of Tipra Motha Party and Communist Party of India (Marxist). Saha called upon voters to decisively…

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06 Apr

Pradyot Debbarma Slams BJP Manifesto Over Indigenous Rights, Kokborok Script Omission

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Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Monday, April 6, sharply criticised the BJP for releasing a poll manifesto that, he alleged, ignores key concerns of Tripura’s indigenous communities, including land rights, direct funding, and the script for the Kokborok language. Addressing a large election rally in Ampi under Gomati district in support of Tipra Motha Party candidate Kamal Koloi for the TTAADC elections, Pradyot questioned the BJP’s stance on the Roman script. He pointed out that despite opposing the use of the Roman script for Kokborok, the party had published its own manifesto using the same script. He further alleged that…

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06 Apr

Six Candidates In Fray For Dharmanagar Assembly By Poll In Tripura

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Six candidates are in the fray for the upcoming by-election to the 56-Dharmanagar Assembly Constituency in Tripura.The candidates are representing various political parties including CPI(M), INC, BJP, SUCI(C), Amara Bangalee, while one is an Independent candidate.Over 46,000 voters are eligible to cast their votes across 55 polling stations.Chief Electoral Officer of Tripura, Brijesh Pandey on Monday briefed the media in Agartala on preparations for the bypoll.Polling will be held on April 9 from 7am to 5pm, while campaigning will officially end on the April 7 at 5 pm, marking the beginning of the 48-hour silence period. Counting of votes is…

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06 Apr

TIPRA Motha Founder Calls for Peace Ahead of Poll Season, Urges Restraint

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Tipra Motha Party (TMP) founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has appealed to people to refrain from violence during the ongoing election process for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).In a video message on Monday, Pradyot Kishore said he had received reports of violence in certain areas and cautioned that such incidents could tarnish the image of the Tiprasa community.“If during elections, you fight among yourselves, use abusive language, or engage in violence, it will only malign the image of the Tiprasa community,” the TMP leader said.Elections to the 28-member TTAADC are scheduled to be held on April 12.He…

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05 Apr

Political Activity Gains Momentum Ahead of Dharmanagar Bypoll in Tripura

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Along with the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, the lone by-election for the Dharmanagar Legislative Assembly constituency in Tripura is witnessing hectic campaigning. The bypoll for the Dharmanagar legislative assembly seat has been necessitated following the demise of sitting MLA and Speaker Bishwabandhu Sen. Apart from the three main candidates from the BJP, Left and Congress, local regional outfits and independents are also in the fray. BJP has fielded Jawahar Chakraborty, whereas Amitabh Dutta is the nominee of the CPI(M). Congress has fielded Chayan Bhattacharjee for the April 9 by-poll. For the 28-member TTAADC polls scheduled…

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04 Apr

Tripura CM Alleges Financial Mismanagement, Urges Transparency in Tribal Council Areas

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With just days left for the elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), Chief Minister Manik Saha has aised questions over the source of election funds of the Tipra Motha Party, setting the stage for a fresh political confrontation in the state.Addressing reporters in Agartala, Saha said there appeared to be a lack of clarity regarding how the party was managing its poll expenses. Referring to recent remarks made by Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman, the Chief Minister claimed that there had been internal discussions within the party about aligning with the BJP to secure adequate…

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03 Apr

Experts Stress Stronger Revenue, Planning Needed for Tribal Development in Tripura

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Fresh concerns have been raised over the financial health and governance structure of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council, with a recent study pointing to deep-rooted issues that may affect long-term development in tribal areas of the state. The findings, part of a study conducted under the Sixteenth Finance Commission on the evaluation of Tripura’s finances, suggest that while funds have been recommended for tribal development, the Council’s internal systems may not be strong enough to make full use of them. The report notes that an allocation of Rs. 5,745 crore has been proposed, but structural gaps could limit…

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02 Apr

BJP targets Tipra Motha Party, pitches development agenda for April 12 vote

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The Bharatiya Janata Party has said its campaign for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections is gaining strength, with party leaders claiming a steady rise in support across tribal regions ahead of the April 12 polls. BJP candidate and state general secretary Bipin Debbarma said the party is seeing increased public backing, especially in key constituencies in the tribal belt. Addressing party workers, he pointed to a series of mass joining programmes, where supporters from different areas have joined the BJP in recent days. Debbarma said the turnout at campaign events suggests a shift in voter mood.…

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30 Mar

Manik Saha Campaigns in Silchar for BJP Candidate

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha campaigned for BJP candidate Rajdeep Roy in Silchar, expressing confidence in a significant electoral victory for the party in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. At the Kirtania Ground rally, Saha emphasized the electorate's awareness of the BJP's transformative impact and the unwavering trust in Prime Minister Modi, which he believes has facilitated the country's steady progress. He reflected on the end of the Left's 35-year regime in Tripura as a pivotal change instigated by Modi’s leadership, predicting a similar shift in Assam. Saha underscored the strong cultural and emotional ties between Silchar and Tripura, anticipating…

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