Agartala, Nov 7: Tipra Motha Party (TMP) supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman met Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Friday to discuss the implementation of the Tiprasa Accord, which has reportedly been stalled due to concerns raised by certain quarters.
The accord, signed in New Delhi through a tripartite agreement, was initially expected to be implemented in a time-bound manner, with major consultations and actions completed within six months. However, delays and procedural hurdles have hindered progress, prompting repeated expressions of dissatisfaction from Tipra Motha.
Following the meeting, Debbarman described the discussion as “fruitful and encouraging.” He said, “During the meeting, I clearly presented our points, and the Chief Minister gave us a patient hearing. We also listened to their perspective in detail. It is encouraging that the consultation process has resumed on a positive note.”
He clarified that topics such as Village Council (VC) and Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections were not part of the talks. “The focus was entirely on moving ahead with the accord implementation,” he said, adding that it was satisfying to see the dialogue regaining momentum.
This was the second meeting between Debbarman and Dr. Saha in recent weeks, which observers view as a step toward bridging differences within the ruling alliance. However, internal dissatisfaction reportedly persists over the prolonged delay, with some leaders growing impatient as the lack of progress affects their support base.
The Tiprasa Accord, hailed as a milestone for the indigenous movement led by Tipra Motha, had raised high expectations among tribal voters. Yet, with little visible progress in the past 18 months, skepticism has grown—fueling opposition efforts to exploit public doubts over whether the accord will ever be fully implemented.
