By News On Air Sep 19, 2026
Agartala, Sept19 (FD) The TIPRA Motha Party has approached the Tripura State Election Commission (SEC), alleging that a doctored video targeting the party is being circulated on social media to mislead voters and create communal tension during the ongoing Village Committee elections.
The complaint, submitted by TIPRA Motha General Secretary and Minister of State Brishaketu Debbarma, was handed over to the SEC by workers of Youth Tipra Federation president and District Council member Suraj Debbarma.
Debbarma alleged that footage from a peaceful TIPRA Motha election campaign march had been combined with provocative audio from an unrelated protest, creating the impression that community-specific slogans were raised during the party's programme.
He maintained that no such slogans were raised at any TIPRA Motha programme, march, rally or meeting, and described the video as an attempt to defame the party and disturb social harmony during the election period.
The party said that under the leadership of its founder, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, TIPRA Motha stands for “Thansa”, which it describes as unity among communities in Tripura.
The party urged the SEC to investigate the creation and circulation of the video and coordinate with law enforcement and cybercrime authorities to take appropriate action against those responsible. It also sought steps to remove or block the allegedly manipulated content and issue a public warning against the circulation of fake or altered media that could contribute to communal disharmony.
Debbarma said the party had submitted digital evidence, including the original campaign footage, the source audio from the unrelated protest and links to social media posts carrying the allegedly fabricated video.
He urged the Commission to act promptly to protect the integrity of the electoral process and maintain peace during the ongoing elections. FD JK