Amid call for Bihar-style SIR in Tripura, Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma meets Amit Shah in Delhi
'Had a very good meeting with Home Minister Shri Amit Shah and discussed the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord for the people of our state. He assured all of us that he will personally ensure that the government of India's commitment is upheld towards the Tiprasa people,' Debbarma said. He did not reveal details of the meeting, but said it ended with positive assurances.
The Tiprasa Accord was signed to find amicable solutions to socio-cultural, educational and administrative problems faced by tribals in Tripura.
A TIPRA Motha delegation recently met the Election Commission of India and BJP chief J P Nadda in New Delhi to push for implementing a Bihar-style Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state.
Attack on BJP supporters
BJP supporters were attacked at Jampuijala in Tripura's Sepahijala district on Thursday. Though the attackers were not identified, BJP state tribal leader Bipin Debbarma made a veiled reference to the TIPRA Motha, asking why the BJP could not hold political events inside the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council areas. The TIPRA Motha is in power in the tribal council.
The incident follows a recent attack on BJP activists in Khwai district last week when a group of TIPRA Motha supporters allegedly attacked people listening to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Mann ki Baat broadcast at a community event at Asharambari.
At the time, Chief Minister Manik Saha had said that his government would not tolerate a culture of political violence, adding that anyone found liable would be dealt with strongly as per law.
Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma had condemned the incident and urged his party workers to shun violence and stay united to show strength. He took to social media again on Friday, and without naming anyone, wrote, 'When people resort to intimidation to resolve or settle differences be it personal, religious or political then it pains me. Can we fight less and figure out how to unite and keep our borders safe? What party or politics will we all do, if our constitutional rights and our children's future is not secure? Everyday some one wants our thansa broken, don't allow them to destroy your children's tomorrow by breaking our unity today. Embrace love over hate.'
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