Will BJP Ally Tipra Motha Party Protest in Delhi on September 9 Over Their Demands?

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Protest Date: September 9
- Location: Jantar Mantar, Delhi
- Key Demands: Implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, deportation of illegal immigrants, recognition of Greater Tipraland
- Political Context: TMP's alliance with BJP and its implications
- Tribal Rights: The protest underscores the need for tribal rights and recognition in Tripura
Agartala, September 7 (NationPress) - The BJP ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) plans to stage a protest in Delhi on September 9 to advocate for their three key demands, which include the enforcement of the tripartite agreement established in March last year, as reported by party sources on Sunday.
The protest, as stated by TMP's media coordinator Lama Debbarma, will take place near Jantar Mantar in the national capital to draw attention to their demands.
The demands consist of the enactment of the tripartite “Tiprasa Accord” signed on March 2 last year in Delhi, the deportation of illegal immigrants from Tripura, and granting constitutional recognition for 'Greater Tipraland'.
This agreement was reached between the Centre, the Tripura government, and TMP leaders with the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, aimed at the comprehensive socio-economic advancement of the indigenous tribal population.
In a video message on Sunday, TMP chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma expressed concern that the commitments made in the tripartite agreement remain unfulfilled despite the passage of over a year.
Debbarma called upon tribal leaders from all political factions to join the September 9 protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi to advocate for the interests and preservation of the life, culture, and heritage of the indigenous communities.
He emphasized that Tuesday’s protest is a non-political gathering, with no party flags permitted.
Debbarma, a former royal figure, stated he is prepared to go to jail or even sacrifice his life for the tribal causes, encouraging tribespeople to organize similar protests in villages, towns, and localities across Tripura on September 9 to advocate for their three demands.
He insisted on the urgent deportation of illegal migrants, questioning why the Indian government does not take actions similar to the deportation of Indians by the US with handcuffs.
After extensive negotiations and the signing of the tripartite agreement with the Centre and the Tripura government on March 2 last year, the opposition TMP joined the BJP-led coalition government in the state on March 7, altering Tripura's political landscape.
Two TMP MLAs, Animesh Debbarma and Brishaketu Debbarma, were inducted into the ministry led by Chief Minister Manik Saha.
The TMP has been overseeing the politically significant Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), which governs two-thirds of Tripura's 10,491 sq km area, home to over 1.2 million people, with approximately 84% being tribal.
In recent months, TMP has been campaigning against illegal immigration into Tripura, demanding the deportation of all illegal migrants.
A TMP delegation led by Debbarma recently met the Election Commission of India in New Delhi, requesting that a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Tripura be conducted, similar to procedures followed in Bihar.