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Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Manikya accuses CPI(M) of betraying tribal rights in Tripura
✍️ India Today NE
🗓 06 Sep 2026, 09:19 PM
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Pradyot Manikya, founder of the Tipra Motha Party, publicly condemned the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for failing to safeguard tribal interests in Tripura, urging voters not to trust the party.
Pradyot Manikya, the founder of the regional Tipra Motha Party, launched a sharp criticism of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) for what he described as a systematic failure to protect tribal rights in Tripura. Speaking at a public gathering, Manikya said the CPI(M) government has repeatedly ignored the aspirations and grievances of the state's indigenous communities.
He highlighted that promises made by the CPI(M) in previous election manifestos remain unfulfilled, pointing to delays in land reforms, inadequate representation in local bodies, and the neglect of cultural preservation initiatives. Manikya warned tribal voters that the party’s track record offers no assurance of genuine advocacy for their concerns.
The remarks come at a time when political parties are intensifying outreach to tribal constituencies ahead of the next state assembly elections. By urging the electorate to “not trust the CPI(M),” Manikya aims to consolidate Tipra Motha’s position as the primary voice for tribal autonomy and self‑determination in the region.
The CPI(M) has not issued an immediate response to the accusations, and party officials are expected to address the issue in forthcoming statements. The exchange underscores the growing contestation over tribal policy in Tripura’s political landscape.
He highlighted that promises made by the CPI(M) in previous election manifestos remain unfulfilled, pointing to delays in land reforms, inadequate representation in local bodies, and the neglect of cultural preservation initiatives. Manikya warned tribal voters that the party’s track record offers no assurance of genuine advocacy for their concerns.
The remarks come at a time when political parties are intensifying outreach to tribal constituencies ahead of the next state assembly elections. By urging the electorate to “not trust the CPI(M),” Manikya aims to consolidate Tipra Motha’s position as the primary voice for tribal autonomy and self‑determination in the region.
The CPI(M) has not issued an immediate response to the accusations, and party officials are expected to address the issue in forthcoming statements. The exchange underscores the growing contestation over tribal policy in Tripura’s political landscape.