Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarman announces plans to quit active politics, citing fatigue and focus on rights and the Tiprasa Accord.
Tipra Motha Party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Sunday announced that he was contemplating quitting active politics, saying he wanted to step back and lead a simpler and quieter life. The unexpected announcement came during an emotional social media livestream that lasted around 45 minutes, during which Debbarman spoke extensively about politics, life and recent developments in Tripura.
Describing himself as “tired” of political life, Debbarman said he no longer wanted to remain actively involved in politics. However, he maintained that his primary concern remained securing and safeguarding the rights of the indigenous people of Tripura.
“I don’t want to do politics anymore. The only demand is that our rights are granted and safeguarded,” Debbarman said during the livestream. He also assured that there would be no communal conflict in Tripura and said the state’s “real enemy” would be dealt with politically.
The Tipra Motha leader expressed strong disappointment over the prevailing political atmosphere and said his prolonged involvement in politics had affected him personally. According to Debbarman, he had remained deeply occupied with efforts to ensure implementation of the accord, but now believed that people across the state needed to change their attitude towards life and politics.
Debbarman also criticised what he described as the excessive influence of political affiliations in village-level life. Referring to local body elections in several states, he said elections conducted without party symbols could help ensure that the most suitable candidates emerged victorious without society being divided along political lines.
A major part of his remarks focused on the implementation of the accord and the political future of the Tipra Motha Party. Debbarman argued that entering alliances merely for electoral gains could be counterproductive if the core issue of implementing the accord remained unresolved.
He said the party had the strength to win a large number of village councils but questioned the purpose of such electoral victories if the accord was not implemented. Debbarman pointed to the Chief Minister’s recent assurance that the accord would be implemented in a time-bound manner, saying such a commitment should be respected.
“The Chief Minister has for the first time spoken about the accord and promised that it will be implemented in a time-bound manner,” Debbarman said, adding that if the accord failed to be implemented despite assurances from both the Centre and the state government, the party would consider its next course of action.
According to Debbarman, both the central government and Tipra Motha Party had consistently supported the accord, while reservations and concerns had largely emerged from within the state. He said the Chief Minister’s assurance represented a significant development and should be given due consideration.
Debbarman also took a swipe at his critics and rejected rumours circulating on social media regarding alleged financial arrangements linked to political seat-sharing. He said that despite making considerable sacrifices for the cause, he continued to face criticism and misinformation.
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His announcement about stepping away from active politics is expected to generate significant discussion within Tripura’s political circles, particularly regarding the future direction of the Tipra Motha Party and the implementation of the accord.
