By Firstdespatch Desk Apr 27, 2026
Agartala, Apr 27 (FD) In a significant political development in Tripura’s tribal council, 24 newly elected Members of the District Council (MDCs) from the Tipra Motha Party were sworn in on Monday at Khumulwng, even as the four elected members from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) boycotted the ceremony.
The oath of office was administered by Law Secretary Shankari Das at a formal function held at 11 am. The development follows the recently concluded elections to the 28-member Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), in which the Tipra Motha Party secured a decisive mandate by winning 24 seats, while the BJP managed to win four.
Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, who attended the swearing-in ceremony, used the occasion to call for systemic reforms and a renewed focus on inclusive development. Emphasising the need for a forward-looking approach, he said that the future of Tripura depends on prioritising youth, healthcare, education, and employment opportunities.
“A new Tripura and a new India are being built. If we fail to prioritise youths, health, education and opportunities, the entire society, and consequently the state and the nation, will suffer,” Debbarma said. He also stressed the importance of changing administrative attitudes and ensuring governance that is not arbitrary but responsive to public needs.
Calling for broader participation in policymaking, Debbarma advocated the inclusion of professionals from diverse fields such as former civil servants, the judiciary, academia, and culture to help shape innovative solutions in critical sectors like drinking water, healthcare, education, and entrepreneurship.
He further urged the Centre to recognise the importance of the TTAADC in Tripura’s overall development, stating that meaningful progress in the state is not possible without strengthening the autonomous council.
Meanwhile, the BJP defended its decision to boycott the oath-taking ceremony. Former MP Rebati Tripura alleged irregularities in recent recruitments under the TTAADC administration, claiming that around 120 appointments were made without due process during the election period.
“No advertisements were issued and proper procedures were not followed. We support employment for youth, but rules must be maintained,” he said, adding that the party would decide later on when its elected MDCs would take oath.
The TTAADC elections were held on April 12, with results declared on April 17, setting the stage for the new council amid political contestation. FD JK