By Firstdespatch Desk Apr 18, 2026
Agartala, Apr 18 (FD) Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, supremo of Tipra Motha and a royal scion of Tripura, on Saturday indicated that the party has not ruled out a possible alliance with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), but emphasised that any decision would be taken only after broader internal consultations.
Speaking to reporters after meeting Tripura Governor Indrasena Reddy Nallu at Raj Bhavan in Agartala, Debbarma said, “Ours is a democratic party, and we will decide our stand following discussions within the party.”
A delegation of Tipra Motha leaders paid a courtesy visit to the Governor, asserting that the formation of the new Autonomous District Council government would strictly adhere to constitutional procedures. Party leaders stated that the Governor, as custodian of the Council, would issue the necessary notification after completing all legal formalities, though no timeline was specified.
Addressing reports of post-poll violence, the leadership termed the incidents “unfortunate” and thanked the police for maintaining law and order. They appealed for political maturity, stressing that democratic differences should not lead to hostility and warning against divisive forces.
On allegations of threats against party workers, Debbarma dismissed the claims, asking reporters to seek clarification from those who made such remarks. The leadership reiterated that the law applies equally to all, irrespective of political standing.
Reaffirming their mandate, Tipra Motha credited its electoral success to its unwavering stand on indigenous rights and pledged to honour public trust. The party also confirmed that several pending matters, including bills yet to be forwarded to the Governor, are before the Supreme Court and will be pursued firmly.
Downplaying the importance of positions within the Council, the leadership said its primary focus would remain on safeguarding people’s rights. It also criticised attempts at “horse-trading” and called for a shift towards clean, constructive, and development-oriented politics, reflecting the aspirations of the younger generation. FD JK