Agartala, Nov 12: Tipraha Progressive Regional Alliance (TIPRA) chairman Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Saturday pressed his earlier statement to demand greater Tipraland and reiterated that his party will fight unto death to achieve their demand to protect the rights of the 13 lakh tribals of Tripura. .
Addressing a mammoth gathering at the Swami Vivekananda Maidan in Agartala, the TIPRA Motha supremo said the existence of the indigenous people is at stake and a separate state is required for constitutional safeguard of the indigenous people of the state.
Pressing on the term ‘Thansa’ (unity), Tripura royal scion Debbarma reiterated his call for unity of indigenous people across Tripura to achieve “Greater Tipraland”.
He said many separate states came into being in India for development of communities and his party wanted separate state within the frame work of the constitution.
Taking a dig at the ruling BJP without naming it said he was offered the post of MP and central minister and many other rewarding offers including money but he did not respond to it.
The regional party chief said that his party can forge alliance with any national party that will give an assurance in writing about ‘Greater Tipraland.
Pointing out the BJPs much bragged slogan of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”, Pradyot said, “Entire Country as well as the state is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav, but the Tiprasa people are deprived even after 75 years of independence”.
“There is no job, no power, no water, no teachers in schools, no doctors; even no medicine in hospitals. Tiprasa people are bound to travel to GB and IGM hospitals in Agartala and avail treatment lying on the floor or have to fly to Kolkata, Chennai and other states which is not possible for the majority as they are financially poor”, said Pradyot.
Referring to the Vision Document 2018 Pradyot asked, “Where is missed call Baba”?
He further questioned where the promises are that were made before 2018 elections like Rs 340.00 MGNREGA wage and regularization of all contractual employees.
The problem of Tiprasa people was never solved by changing the party or government, he said.
The Motha Chief said, “Slogans of ‘Cholo Paltai’ ‘Cholo Ultai’ were raised from time to time, but the leaders remained the same, earlier they were in CPI-M and now they are BJP”.
“The ruling party may offer money to the MDCs and leaders of Motha, and if they feel like betraying the community, then Tiprasa will not spare them”, warned Pradyot.
Adding that 2023 elections will be the ‘one last fight’, Pradyut said, “Barely two months are left for the polls. We have to intensify our struggle, our struggle for our democratic rights, our existence”.
He made the people present in the mass gathering take a vow that they will not rest until “Greater Tipraland” is achieved.
“Delhi will have to pay attention and accept our voice,” the scion of the erstwhile royal family added.
Pradyot’s speech was preceded by the speech delivered by renowned national footballer of yesteryears Baichung Bhutia who is also a Sikkimese political leader, president of Hamro Sikkim Party (HSP).
Baichung also called for unity among the indigenous population in the state adding that he wishes to see Tripura ruled by its own people.
TIPRA Motha president Bijoy Kumar Hrangkhawal, ADC chairman Jagadish Debbarma, EM Animesh Debbarma, Ex-IPFT MLA Mevar Kumar Jamatiya, Ex-MLA Brishaketu Debbarma and others also remained present in the day’s gathering.
