Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman announced that a new interlocutor has been appointed to advance discussions on the proposed Tiprasa Accord with the Centre. He said talks on indigenous rights, land, constitutional safeguards, and economic development are progressing, marking a positive step for the Tiprasa community.
Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Thursday announced that a new interlocutor has been appointed by the Centre to carry forward discussions related to the proposed Tiprasa Accord, describing the development as a positive step toward addressing the long-pending concerns of the indigenous Tiprasa people.
Speaking to his supporters through a social media livestream, Debbarman said that negotiations with the Central Government were continuing and that the process aimed at securing solutions for issues affecting the indigenous communities of Tripura was gradually moving forward.
The Tipra Motha chief emphasized that while the party’s victory in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections was significant, electoral success alone could not resolve the broader challenges faced by the Tiprasa people. According to him, crucial matters concerning land rights, constitutional safeguards, financial empowerment, and economic development still require sustained efforts and meaningful dialogue with the Centre.
Debbarman stated that after the TTAADC elections, he decided to focus more on negotiations and long-term policy solutions rather than limiting himself to routine political activities. He said the objective was to ensure that the aspirations and demands of the indigenous population are addressed through a structured and constructive process.
Referring to his participation in national-level events, including a recent NDA conclave, Debbarman said such engagements were important for maintaining communication with key decision-makers and policymakers. He noted that attending these programmes allowed him to raise issues affecting Tripura and the broader Northeast region before national leaders.
The Tipra Motha founder further revealed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had interacted with him and discussed matters related to Tripura and the Northeast. He stressed that regular consultations with the Centre were essential for finding lasting solutions to pending issues and ensuring that the concerns of indigenous communities receive adequate attention.
Providing an update on the ongoing dialogue process, Debbarman said a meeting had recently taken place with the Director of the Intelligence Bureau and the newly appointed interlocutor responsible for continuing discussions on the proposed accord.
“We shall move ahead. This is a positive step,” Debbarman said while expressing optimism about the future of the negotiations.
At the same time, he alleged that the process had faced delays due to attempts by certain quarters to obstruct progress. Despite these challenges, he maintained that the outcome of the TTAADC elections had reinvigorated the demand for resolving the longstanding issues of the Tiprasa people and had strengthened the movement seeking constitutional and developmental safeguards.
Debbarman also responded to criticism regarding his meetings with national leaders. He argued that interactions with the Prime Minister and other constitutional authorities should not be viewed through a partisan political lens. Instead, he said such meetings were necessary to advance the interests of the indigenous communities and to ensure that their concerns remained on the national agenda.
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The latest announcement regarding the appointment of a new interlocutor is being viewed by supporters as an important development in the ongoing efforts to achieve a comprehensive settlement under the proposed Tiprasa Accord. As discussions continue, expectations remain high among the indigenous population that the dialogue process will lead to concrete outcomes addressing their social, economic, and constitutional aspirations.
