Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma on Tuesday sent a clear message to national political parties that any proposed electoral alliance with his party must address the concerns and rights of Tripura’s indigenous population, asserting that Tipra Motha would prefer to contest independently rather than compromise on its core demands.

Pradyot said no formal alliance proposal had been communicated to him or the party so far. He maintained that Tipra Motha would not enter into an arrangement solely for electoral gains unless the interests of indigenous communities were adequately protected.

“If leaders get something and my indigenous people do not get anything, I don’t think I want to do such politics,” he said.

His remarks come amid speculation over possible electoral understandings ahead of the upcoming Village Council elections in Tripura. Pradyot said the party would take a final call only after the elections are officially announced.

He made it clear that Tipra Motha was prepared to go it alone if alliance negotiations failed.

“We have contested the TTAADC election alone, the Assembly election also, and we will contest the Village Council election alone,” he said.

Addressing concerns over the party’s political positioning, Pradyot rejected the notion that Tipra Motha’s movement was directed against the Bengali population of Tripura. He said the party’s focus was on protecting indigenous land, identity, constitutional rights and the future of the state’s indigenous communities.

“We are not fighting with Bengalis in Tripura. We are fighting to protect our land and to protect our future,” he said.

Pradyot also raised concerns over alleged illegal infiltration from Bangladesh and referred to demographic developments in Patharkandi and other parts of the Northeast, arguing that changing population patterns could have long-term implications for indigenous communities.

At the same time, he sought to reassure non-tribal residents living within Autonomous District Council areas, saying those residing peacefully and lawfully would continue to enjoy their legal rights and protection.

Pradyot’s remarks underline Tipra Motha’s attempt to balance electoral politics with its longstanding emphasis on indigenous rights, while leaving the door open for an alliance with national parties if its core concerns are addressed.