Tripura MLA Ranjit Debbarma highlights progress on indigenous land rights, implementation of the tripartite peace accord and ongoing seat-sharing talks between Tipra Motha and RIP ahead of elections, stressing local political influence will determine alliance arrangements.
Returning from his recent visit to Delhi, Tipra Motha MLA Ranjit Debbarma has highlighted indigenous land rights in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) region and the implementation of the tripartite peace accord as key priorities, while also revealing that discussions over seat-sharing and possible political alliances are underway ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Speaking to reporters after his return, Debbarma said that securing land rights for indigenous communities living in ADC areas remains one of the central demands of the movement. He stated that discussions on the issue have taken place between the Centre and the Tripura government, with what he described as “positive progress” being made.
According to Debbarma, a draft framework concerning land rights is currently being prepared, and a period of 15 days has been set for completing the draft. Once the framework is finalized, the required amendments and administrative procedures will be undertaken to facilitate its implementation.
The Tipra Motha MLA also said that a delegation from the central government is expected to visit Tripura shortly. The visiting team is likely to hold consultations with social organizations and other relevant agencies to discuss land-related matters in the ADC areas.
Among the issues expected to come under discussion are the distribution of khas land and other demands related to land rights. Debbarma indicated that consultations with stakeholders would be important for developing a framework that addresses the concerns of indigenous communities.
The implementation of the tripartite peace accord also remains an important part of the ongoing discussions, he said, reiterating that the commitments made under the agreement need to be translated into concrete measures.
Meanwhile, Debbarma confirmed that political discussions regarding seat-sharing arrangements between the RIP and Tipra Motha have progressed through several meetings. However, he made it clear that no final formula has yet been agreed upon.
He explained that the allocation of seats would primarily depend on the organizational strength and political influence of the respective parties in different regions. According to him, the party with stronger support in a particular area would be expected to contest from that constituency as part of the broader alliance strategy.
The issue has gained significance as several Tipra Motha candidates have already submitted their nomination papers. Debbarma said that the filing of nominations does not necessarily mean that all candidates will remain unchanged, as adjustments could still be considered within the stipulated period depending on the outcome of alliance discussions.
He stressed that further consultations would determine whether existing nominations need to be modified in accordance with a possible seat-sharing agreement.
Despite the political negotiations, Debbarma emphasized that land rights remain the foremost priority. He maintained that the demand has been central to the movement from the beginning and said that both the Centre and the state government have acknowledged its importance.
At the same time, he reiterated that political negotiations remain open and that local influence will play a decisive role in determining seat allocation.
“Where one party is stronger, it will contest. That is how decisions will be made,” Debbarma said, underscoring the importance of ground-level organizational strength.
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With the elections approaching, the developments surrounding indigenous land rights, implementation of the peace accord and possible political alliances are expected to remain closely watched in Tripura’s political landscape.
