Patalkanya slams Pradyot, accuses him of hate politics, theatrics

Agartala, Apr 24, 2024, By Our Correspondent

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In a surprising turn of events, BJP Vice President Patalkanya Jamatia delivered a scathing critique of TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma during a press conference held on Wednesday. Her remarks, characterized by sharp accusations of hate politics and betrayal, have caused significant ripples within the political landscape of Tripura.

During the press conference, Patalkanya Jamatia did not mince her words, directly targeting Pradyot Kishore for what she described as his "brand of hate-politics" and divisive tactics. She accused him of introducing divisive politics into the state and seeking to sow discord among tribal and non-tribal communities, as well as among indigenous groups.

Patalkanya went further to label Pradyot Kishore as a "power broker" known for theatrical gestures. She alleged that his motives for aligning with the BJP were purely self-serving and that he had ultimately deceived the Tiprasa people.

"Earlier, our politics was based on agenda. But Pradyot Kishore started the divisive and hate politics," she asserted, challenging Pradyot Kishore to apologize for what she termed as his betrayal and hate-mongering.

However, the BJP swiftly distanced itself from Patalkanya's statements. BJP spokesman Subrata Chakraborty promptly issued a statement disassociating the party from her remarks, emphasizing that her views were her personal opinions and not representative of the party's official position. Chakraborty underscored the seriousness with which the party viewed the matter, indicating that the party president would take appropriate action, which could potentially involve serving Patalkanya Jamatia with a show cause notice.

This sharp rebuke from within the BJP, which recently forged an alliance with TIPRA Motha, highlights the complexities of political alliances and the challenges of maintaining cohesion amidst differing viewpoints. The incident underscores the delicate balance that political parties must navigate when managing internal dissent while preserving external partnerships. As the fallout continues to unfold, the implications of Patalkanya's remarks on the broader political landscape of Tripura remain to be seen.