HT Correspondent
AGARTALA , Sept 19: Ahead of the ongoing Tripura Legislative Assembly session, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) — a partner in the state government — announced that it will seek clarifications on two crucial issues: the status of the tripartite agreement and the measures being taken to curb illegal infiltration.
Addressing a press conference on Friday, Forest Minister and senior TMP leader Animesh Debbarma said the party would move a “short notice discussion” in the House to directly question the concerned ministers.
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“Even though we are part of the government, many things remain unknown to us. It is our duty to raise the questions of the people, and we will do so inside the Assembly,” Debbarma said, adding that the Assembly should be seen as a platform for debate, not confrontation.
Anticipating criticism, he clarified that the party’s stance should not be misread as opposition to the government.
“Some may argue that TIPRA Motha is speaking against the government despite being part of it. That is not true. We are a small constituent of the ruling alliance, and naturally, certain decisions are beyond our knowledge. As people’s representatives, it is our responsibility to seek answers on their behalf,” Debbarma explained.
He stressed that TMP’s priority remains the protection of the rights and interests of the indigenous Tiprasa community, which he said often feels neglected in governance.
“Our demand for answers in the Assembly is not for our party’s benefit, but for the marginalized voices that deserve to be heard,” he asserted.
