Pradyot Kishor Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha Party and the state’s royal scion, today urged indigenous communities in Tripura to set aside political differences and work together for collective progress. Speaking at an event in Dhalai District, he emphasized that social and political fragmentation is slowing development and threatening the prospects of younger generations.

Highlighting the costs of disunity, Pradyot said, “Lack of cohesion has left us vulnerable. Political rivalries divide us, but they do not serve the interests of our people.” He stressed that he sees all indigenous people as a single community, rather than separating them by groups such as Chakma, Reang, Jamatai, or Debbarma.

Pradyot warned that ongoing divisions could leave future generations deprived of basic rights and opportunities. He underscored that no individual or community can succeed in isolation, and only a united indigenous front can secure resources, rights, and development for all.

In his address, the TMP leader also spoke on the importance of infrastructure, urging authorities to prioritize essential services such as housing, roads, hospitals, and schools over partisan debates. He advocated inclusive development that respects all faiths, including support for temples, mosques, and churches wherever feasible, while criticizing political discourse in the state for focusing more on rivalry than real solutions.

On governance matters, Pradyot highlighted the challenges faced by the Autonomous District Council (ADC), pointing out that it largely depends on funding from the Tripura government to execute development projects, which can limit progress if financial support is delayed.

Pradyot concluded with a call for solidarity, insisting that the future of Tripura’s indigenous people depends on bridging divisions and working together for shared prosperity.