Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma quits active politics
Tripura royal scion’s decision comes a day after his party’s victory in Village Committee elections
Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, the founder of TIPRA Motha Party (TMP) and a member of Tripura's royal family, has announced his decision to step away from active politics. This comes after TMP's decisive victory in the recent Village Committee elections held by the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC). In a letter addressed to the people of Tripura, Debbarma clarified that his decision is not temporary but a profound personal choice made after years of service and introspection.
Debbarma founded the TMP in 2019, stepping down from his position as the State president of the Congress party, a legacy his royal family had been connected with for decades. The TMP emerged victorious in the 2021 elections, securing 18 out of the 28 seats in the TTAADC. They maintained their position in the 2026 elections with 24 seats, joining the BJP-led coalition government under Manik Saha the following year.
Despite the challenges faced by TMP, including the Bru settlement and the tripartite Tiprasa Accord in March 2024, Debbarma affirmed his commitment to the party's mission. He emphasized the importance of unity and the need to unite the people of Tripura under the Tiprasa movement, which aims to protect the people's historical, land, political rights, economic development, identity, culture, and language.
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