Agartala, July 28: Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma on Tuesday announced the formation of a reforms committee for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), asserting that no illegal appointments would be allowed in the autonomous body and promising a transparent and accountable recruitment system.
Addressing party supporters through a social media livestream after a prolonged absence due to health issues affecting both himself and his mother, Debbarma said the reforms committee would introduce a new framework aimed at strengthening governance and restoring public confidence in the TTAADC administration.
He made it clear that the council would adopt a zero-tolerance approach towards irregularities in appointments.
“Not a single illegal job will be given in the TTAADC,” Debbarma said, stressing that every recruitment process would be conducted fairly and transparently. He added that merit and accountability would be the guiding principles of future appointments.
The Tipra Motha leader also revealed that the newly constituted reforms committee would not be confined to administrative changes alone. It would actively engage young entrepreneurs, artists, writers, intellectuals and youth leaders in shaping a new political culture within the tribal autonomous council.
According to Debbarma, the objective is to make governance more participatory by involving people from different walks of life in policy discussions and developmental initiatives. He said the committee would work towards building a transparent, efficient and people-centric administration that reflects the aspirations of the indigenous communities.
Referring to allegations of irregularities in recent recruitment processes, Debbarma said he had directed the TTAADC administration to cancel the entire recruitment examination to ensure fairness. He reiterated that transparency and accountability would remain his top priorities and that any recruitment process found to be compromised would not be allowed to continue.
On the political front, Debbarma urged the Central government to resume discussions on the proposed Tiprasa Accord, noting that nearly four months had passed since the TTAADC elections. He expressed hope that dialogue on the long-pending demands of the indigenous people would resume at the earliest and lead to a constructive outcome.
Debbarma’s announcement is being seen as an effort to strengthen institutional reforms within the TTAADC while addressing concerns over recruitment practices and governance. The proposed reforms committee is expected to recommend measures to improve transparency, enhance public participation, and ensure greater accountability in the functioning of the autonomous district council.
Agartala, July 28: The Tripura Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will launch an eight-month-long statewide campaign from July 29, 2026, to commemorate the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiromani Shri Guru Ravidas Maharaj as part of the nationwide ‘Sampriti Sankalp Abhiyan’, State BJP General Secretary and MLA Bhagaban Chandra Das announced on Tuesday.
Addressing a press conference at the BJP state headquarters in Krishnanagar, Agartala, Das said the campaign is aimed at spreading the teachings and ideals of Guru Ravidas while promoting social harmony, equality, and communal unity across the state. The programme forms part of a nationwide initiative being undertaken by the party.
Highlighting the life and contributions of Guru Ravidas, Das said the revered saint dedicated his life to spirituality, social reform, and the message of equality despite facing discrimination and untouchability because of his birth in a marginalised community. He said Guru Ravidas’ teachings continue to inspire people to work towards an inclusive and just society.
Das also lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his efforts to preserve and promote the legacy and philosophy of Guru Ravidas at the national level. According to him, the Centre has taken several initiatives to honour the saint’s contributions and ensure that his message reaches people across the country.
The state-level campaign will begin on Wednesday with the lighting of lamps at Guru Ravidas temples across Tripura. Similar programmes will be organised in different districts, and BJP leaders, party workers, and members of the public have been urged to participate in the celebrations and observe the occasion at their homes as well.
The BJP leader said the campaign would continue until February 20, 2027, featuring a series of outreach programmes, cultural events, and awareness activities. Party leaders and karyakartas will undertake village-to-village campaigns to familiarise people with Guru Ravidas’ teachings and encourage social harmony at the grassroots level.
As part of the initiative, a ceremonial kalash containing sacred soil collected from pilgrimage sites associated with Guru Ravidas will also be brought to Tripura. The party believes the symbolic gesture will strengthen the spiritual connection of devotees with the saint’s legacy.
Das said the detailed schedule of the remaining programmes will be announced in phases over the coming months.
BJP State Vice-President Ajanta Bhattacharjee and Media In-charge Sunit Sarkar were also present at the press conference.
