Agartala, Dec 23 (NationPress) The Chief Minister of Tripura, Manik Saha, has strongly criticized the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), an ally of the BJP, for its claim that the BJP will not be allowed to function in the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

Saha firmly stated that no entity can obstruct the BJP from conducting its events and serving the Janajati (tribal) community in these regions.

During a party gathering at Baijal Bari in the Khowai district, the Chief Minister declared that politics driven by intimidation and coercion will not prevail in Tripura. “No one can halt our initiatives or efforts for the populace. Coercive politics will no longer be effective,” Saha remarked, accusing others of trying to disrupt a program intended for Janajati women.

Highlighting the BJP’s commitment to leadership and order, he asserted, “Our mentors include Prime Minister Narendra Modi, BJP National President J.P. Nadda, and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. We seek dialogue and harmony, not unrest. Strict adherence to law and order will be maintained through constitutional means. The BJP stands against chaos.”

Referring to external pressure tactics, Saha compared it to ‘Operation Sindoor,’ stating, “Pakistan used to leverage nuclear threats for blackmail. Similarly, another faction is attempting to intimidate by suggesting that CPI (M) will return, and the public knows how the BJP ascended to power in 2018.”

“Initially it was Tipraland, then Greater Tipraland, and now One Northeast. While anyone can voice their demands, it should be through a democratic process,” the Chief Minister stated, addressing the demands from the TMP.

Saha emphasized that Prime Minister Modi has instructed all governments to prioritize the welfare of women, youth, farmers, and the underprivileged, and the Tripura government is aligned with this vision.

“We aspire to shape a New Tripura collectively, but some are deviating from the fundamental norms of coalition politics, while we uphold them. The Prime Minister has been steering the nation alongside alliance partners, a courtesy not extended by others,” he remarked.

In response to TMP's assertion regarding the BJP's operational constraints in TTAADC regions, the Chief Minister expressed that such statements will be deemed unacceptable. “How can anyone declare that the BJP is unwelcome in TTAADC? We are here to assist the populace and will persist in doing so. Recently, our administration allocated ₹126 crore to the Ramchandraghat Assembly constituency. Ultimately, those who disseminate confusion will be rejected by the people,” he stated.

The Chief Minister noted that the BJP formed the government in Tripura alongside the IPFT (Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura) in 2018 and regained power in 2023 with an invigorated mandate. IPFT is also a tribal-oriented party.

On the topic of the Kokborok language script, Saha accused opposition parties of hypocrisy, as prior committees had explored various script options but failed to reach any definitive conclusion during their governance.

“The Syamacharan Tripura Committee in 1990 suggested the Roman script as an option. The Pabitra Sarkar Committee in 2004 reported no script recommendation. Why the silence then? Now they selectively speak and attempt to impose the Roman script forcefully, which threatens Janajati culture. They are inciting unrest and engaging in politics through confusion,” he alleged.

The Chief Minister also harshly criticized the CPI (M) for fostering violence during its governance in the state.

“We reject murder, rape, and violence in New Tripura. The CPI(M) perpetrated significant violence while in power. The populace has dismissed that legacy,” he concluded.

Present at the event were BJP state president Rajib Bhattacharjee, Industries and Commerce Minister Santana Chakma, state party general secretary Bipin Debbarma, secretary Devid Debbarma, BJP Mahila Morcha President Mimi Majumder, and other party dignitaries.

Since 2021, the TMP has been overseeing the politically crucial TTAADC, which encompasses two-thirds of Tripura's 10,491 sq km and houses over 12.16 lakh residents, with approximately 84% being tribals. The significant elections for the TTAADC are anticipated to occur early next year.