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Hans India
3 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
Tripura: TMP stages protest rally demanding deportation of ‘infiltrators'
Ruling BJP ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) on Monday organised a rally demanding the push-back of 'illegal migrants' from Bangladesh and Myanmar. Led by TMP senior leader and party's legislator Ranjit Debbarma, several hundred party workers carrying the Tricolour took part in the rally, which went around the capital city. Participants raised slogans demanding strict implementation of the orders from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) concerning the identification, detention, and deportation of illegal migrants. Debbarma launched a sharp critique against the BJP-led government of Chief Minister Manik Saha, accusing it of prioritising "vote-bank politics" over national security. The tribal leader noted that the BJP-ruled states like Assam and Gujarat had taken firm steps against illegal infiltrators. Debabrma and the participants in the rally congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for issuing orders to all states to push back the infiltrators into their countries. TMP supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma said on Sunday that they would soon meet with the Union Home Minister in New Delhi to urge him to take drastic steps against infiltrators. Debbarma, a former royal scion, said that illegal infiltrators would jeopardise the socio-economic and customary aspects of the state's indigenous people, especially the tribals. "The Government should take stringent steps to prevent the illegal infiltrators from entering India. Those already illegally staying in Tripura and other states must be pushed back immediately," the TMP chief told IANS. He said that the situation in Bangladesh continues to remain volatile due to the internal violence that began there in June-July last year, especially after the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5, 2024. Meanwhile, the TMP, a tribal-based party, launched a widespread anti-infiltration campaign across Tripura last month. The party's senior leader and Forest and Environment Minister Animesh Debbama had said that no infiltrators would be allowed to stay in Tripura. 'Government should deport those infiltrators who came to Tripura after March 1971," Debbarma said. Chief Minister Manik Saha earlier said that infiltrators from Bangladesh also realised that Tripura is not a safe zone for them, adding that all security agencies are on a high alert to prevent illegal infiltrators from entering India. 'After the trouble began in Bangladesh, security forces maintained a close vigil along the border to foil any kind of infiltration bid,' CM Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, had told the media. The Chief Minister recently held meetings with the senior security officials of different agencies, including BSF, and requested the officials in the state to maintain close coordination among them to deal with the border-related issues. Tripura, which has an 856 km border with Bangladesh, is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country, making the northeastern state very vulnerable and sensitive to cross-border migration issues and other crimes. Except for some patches, most of the frontier had been fenced to prevent smuggling, trans-border crimes, and cross-border illegal movements by infiltrators and inimical elements.
Hans India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Hans India
BJP ally Tipra Motha Party to meet HM Shah over infiltration issue
Tipra Motha Party (TMP) leaders would soon meet with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to urge him to take drastic steps against infiltrators, party supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma said on Sunday. Debbarma, a former royal scion, said that illegal infiltrators would jeopardise the socio-economic and customary aspects of the state's indigenous people, especially the tribals. "The Government should take stringent steps to prevent the illegal infiltrators from entering India. Those already illegally staying in Tripura and other states must be pushed back immediately," the TMP chief told IANS. He said, "India should not allow Bangladesh to hold the upcoming parliamentary elections without the participation of the Awami League. India should closely monitor the situation in Bangladesh where an anti-India situation is being created with the active support of Pakistan and ISI." The situation in Bangladesh continues to remain volatile due to the internal violence that began there in June-July last year, especially after the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government on August 5, 2024. Meanwhile, the TMP recently launched a widespread anti-infiltration campaign across Tripura. The TMP's senior leader and Forest and Environment Minister Animesh Debbama had said that no infiltrators would be allowed to stay in Tripura. "Government should push back those infiltrators who came to Tripura after March 1971," Debbarma said. Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said on Thursday that infiltrators from Bangladesh also realised that this bordering state (Tripura) is not a safe zone for them. The Chief Minister said that all security agencies are on a high alert to prevent illegal infiltrators from entering India. "After the trouble began in Bangladesh and following the fall of the former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government in August last year, security forces maintained a close vigil along the border to foil any kind of infiltration bid," CM Saha, who also holds the Home portfolio, told the media. He said it is also not possible to enter Tripura and live here using fake Aadhaar cards. The Chief Minister recently held meetings with the senior security officials of different agencies, including BSF, and requested the officials in the state to maintain close coordination among them to deal with the border-related issues. The Chief Minister had further stated that if such infiltrators from across the border manage to enter Indian (Tripura) territory, they would be pushed back as per legal provisions. Tripura, which has an 856 km border with Bangladesh, is surrounded on three sides by the neighbouring country, making the northeastern state very vulnerable and sensitive to cross-border migration issues and other crimes. Except for some patches, most of the frontier had been fenced to prevent smuggling, trans-border crimes, and cross-border illegal movements by infiltrators and inimical elements.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Politics
- Time of India
Tripura CM refuses to respond to TMP MLA's threat of pulling out of coalition govt
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Sunday refused to pass any comment over Tipra Motha Party (TMP)'s MLA Ranjit Debbarma 's threat to pull out of the BJP-led coalition government in the northeastern state. Ranjit Debbarma stated on Saturday that the party is prepared to withdraw its support from the Manik Saha government for failing to fulfil the promises made regarding the Tiprasa Accord . "He belongs to a separate party. What he is saying is his view. It is not wise for me to pass any comment on the statement," the chief minister told reporters here. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Join new Free to Play WWII MMO War Thunder War Thunder Play Now The TMP is an important ally of the BJP-led coalition government in the northeastern state. The latest development comes more than a year after a tripartite agreement was signed in New Delhi between the TMP, the Tripura government and the Centre to resolve all issues of the indigenous people of Tripura . Live Events The Tipra Motha Party (TMP) signed the Tiprasa Accord with the Centre and the state government in March 2024 for the overall development of the indigenous people of the state. The TMP, which was formerly the main opposition party in Tripura, joined the BJP-led government ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The Tipra Motha has 13 MLAs in the 60-member assembly and got two ministerial berths. Even if the TMP withdraws support, the BJP-led government would remain in power as it has 33 MLAs in the 60-member House. Besides, it has the backing of an IPFT legislator. On the allegation of non-implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, even one year after it was signed, in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Saha said that he is in constant touch with TMP supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma. "The process is on to implement the Tiprasa Accord linked to the development of the indigenous people of the northeastern state," the chief minister said. Responding to the party MLA's statement, the TMP supremo on Saturday said, "I don't know about the statement made by our MLA Ranjit Debbarma, but I will surely talk to him. Today, I had a conversation with Chief Minister Manik Saha, and I told him that it has been 18 months since the Tiprasa Accord was signed. "If MLA Debbarma spoke about withdrawing support from the government, it would be out of frustration because a sense of genuine frustration and insecurity is prevailing in the rural areas," he stated.
NDTV
5 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
MLA Says Tipra Motha Could Withdraw Support In Tripura, Chief Downplays Threat
Rumblings within the BJP-led government in Tripura have intensified with an MLA of the Tipra Motha Party, which is a key ally, issuing an ultimatum and saying the party could withdraw support. Party chief Pradyot Debbarma, who is also a scion of the Tripura royal family, however, said the MLA's comments could have been made out of frustration. On Saturday, Tipra Motha Party (TMP) MLA Ranjit Debbarma accused the Manik Saha government of failing to implement the Tiprasa (tribal) Accord and curb illegal infiltration into the state from Bangladesh, both of which were key promises made by the BJP to the party while seeking its support. The accord, signed in 2024 between the Centre, the Tripura government and the TMP, was aimed at protecting the political, economic, cultural and land rights of the indigenous population in the state and also has provisions for increasing their political representation. Other aspects of the accord include ensuring more financial autonomy for, as well as the economic development of, the tribal population. Ranjit Debbarma said his party had "waited for more than a year" for progress on the accord and said there has been zero legislative action. "What is the benefit of being part of the government?" he asked. The MLA also claimed that MP Kriti Devi Debbarma, who is Pradyot Debbarma's sister and secured the Tripura East Lok Sabha seat as a joint BJP-TMP candidates, had "given her consent to resign" over the same issues - which would be a huge symbolic blow to the alliance. Asked to respond, Pradyot Debbarma said the comments may have been made out of frustration and that the party will wait for the chief minister to make good on his assurances. "I don't know about the statement made by our MLA Ranjit Debbarma, but I will surely talk to him. Today, I had a conversation with Chief Minister Manik Saha, and I told him that it has been 18 months since the Tiprasa Accord was signed. If MLA Debbarma spoke about withdrawing support from the government, it would be out of frustration because a sense of genuine frustration and insecurity is prevailing in the rural areas," the TMP chief was quoted as saying "There will be a high-level meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi later this month (July 20) on the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord. Since the chief minister gave assurances, we must wait for that," he added. In the 60‑seat Tripura Legislative Assembly, the BJP has 32 MLAs - one more than is needed for the majority - the TMP has 13 and another ally, Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), has one. The Opposition CPI(M) has a strength of 11 MLAs and the Congress three.
The Hindu
15-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
BJP ally Tipra Motha seeks PM's intervention for 'pushing back' illegal immigrants in Tripura
BJP ally Tipra Motha Party (TMP) sought Prime Minister Narendra Modi's intervention to send back illegal Bangladeshi immigrants living in Tripura. Senior TMP leader and Forest Minister Animesh Debbarma told PTI that following the directives of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), states like Gujarat, Assam and Meghalaya took swift action. "Illegal migrants were detained, flown to various border areas and pushed back to their country of origin. This has not been done in Tripura as was expected," he said. With this demand, a 15-member delegation of the TMP, led by Mr. Debbarma, met Governor N. Indrasena Reddy on Saturday (June 14, 2025) and handed over a memorandum, seeking the PM's intervention. Mr. Debbarma said the TMP urged the PM to send a task force to the state. "We also urged for the setting up of a mechanism, involving the Assam Rifles, CRPF and the State police to detect, detain and push back illegal migrants," he said. 'Demographic change' Expressing concern over "demographic change" in the state, Mr. Debbarma said, "As per government records, the state accepted 6,09,000 people who had migrated from Bangladesh for various reasons during the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. An accord was signed with a cut-off date of March 24, 1971, for the identification of illegal migrants." A Mobile Task Force (MTF) was also raised under the Tripura Police with a separate budget for detection and deportation of all the illegal migrants, but the problem persists, he said.
