IPFT to celebrate Tipraland Demand Day on Aug 23
IPFT general secretary Swapan Debbarma emphasised that the demand for Tipraland is central to the party's ideology, which has been advocating for over 25 years for empowerment, direct central funding, and ADC autonomy. Despite its alliance with BJP, IPFT maintains its right to pursue independent political objectives, as outlined in their common minimum program, he said.
Debbarma announced plans for a massive rally in the city to advocate for Tipraland under the 6th Schedule of the Constitution. The rally will culminate in the submission of a formal memorandum to the governor, urging intervention to address the issue.
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