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The Hindu
7 days ago
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP partner TIPRA Motha demands Bihar-like SIR in Tripura
The ruling BJP's key ally in Tripura, TIPRA Motha, on Wednesday (July 23, 2025) met officials of the Election Commission of India in New Delhi to push for a Bihar-like Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in the northeastern State. A delegation of the party, headed by its founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya, demanded an extensive survey to identify the illegal voters on the electoral rolls. 'We have been affected and will be more if measures are not in place to identify and deport foreigners. We find the SIR exercise effective in Bihar, and it should be undertaken in Tripura as well,' Mr. Manikya said. 'Tripura and the entire northeast would suffer if we stayed silent on the infiltration of foreigners,' he stated. Mr. Manikya was joined by two Ministers in the State Cabinet – Animesh Debbarma and Brishaketu Debbarma, and the party's firebrand MLA, Ranjit Debbarma. The BJP, which differs with the regional party on some issues, did not respond to the alliance partner's latest move. The TIPRA founder clarified that they would not stay silent and would continue to press the demand. He commented that the indigenous native people would become further marginalised if appropriate steps are not taken. 30-33% of the population of Tripura is of indigenous people. Twenty of the sixty Assembly seats are reserved for the tribal, while the tribal autonomous district council has a 95% reservation for the ST people. TIPRA Motha rose to the political landscape for its contentious Greater Tipraland demand, a theoretical State for the tribal people with areas carved out of Assam, Mizoram and even the hills of Bangladesh. The party has been getting support from the indigenous community in every election held over the past few years, but it has come under sharp criticism from the opposition CPI(M) and the Congress for not working for the development of the tribes, despite being in power in the autonomous district council and an alliance partner of the ruling coalition.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
When I watch Kireeti dance, I feel like I'm watching Appu again: Shivarajkumar
Kireeti's debut film Junior, directed by Radhakrishna Reddy, is all set to hit the screens on July 18. Backed by a strong emotional core and a big ensemble cast and crew, the film has certainly generated high anticipation. Shivarajkumar, who was the guest at the pre-release event held recently, said, 'I was once a fan of Madhuri Dixit, but now I'm a fan of Sreeleela," praising the younger generation of actors. 'When I watch Kireeti dance, I feel like I'm watching Appu again. These two are not juniors—they're super seniors. This is a beautiful family film, and I'll be watching it with my own family,' he added, expressing support for the debutant. Veteran actor Ravichandran, who plays Kireeti's father in the film, became emotional on stage. 'This film is my dream, as it carries the emotions of every family. We started this journey three years ago, and it reminded me and my wife of my previous film, Manikya. Kireeti hasn't acted like a star kid for even a moment; he's lived this role with sincerity,' he said.
