Agartala: A delegation of 12 members from the Tipra Motha party, spearheaded by David Murasing, the Zonal Chairman of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC), has embarked on a monumental 2,500-kilometre foot march from Agartala to Delhi.
The “Janaganer Andolan” (People’s Movement) is a powerful statement, demanding the immediate implementation of the 2024 Tripura Peace Accord and decisive action to curb illegal immigration from Bangladesh, issues the party claims have been long neglected.
The march, which commenced on July 5, has drawn significant attention as it makes its way across the Northeast. After a brief halt in Kokrajhar, Assam, the contingent, which includes notable figures such as former Tripura Minister Nevar Kumar Jamatiya, MLA Nandita Debbarma, and senior women’s federation leaders Manihar and Gita Debbarma, resumed their journey with renewed determination. Speaking to the press, Murasing expressed his deep frustration over the central government’s alleged indifference, pointing out that not a single clause of the accord has been implemented 18 months after its signing.
The 2024 Tripura Peace Accord, a landmark agreement signed on September 4, 2024, involving the Government of India, the Government of Tripura, and two former insurgent groups, NLFT and ATTF, was hailed as a historic step to end decades of strife. The accord had promised concrete measures within six months, a deadline that has long passed. Murasing’s criticism was sharp, labelling the government’s inaction as a “lack of accountability” and a betrayal of the indigenous people who have fought for their identity and rights for decades.
Murasing also underscored the grave threat posed by illegal immigration from Bangladesh, a problem he stated has plagued Tripura for 75 years. He warned that the demographic shifts caused by unchecked infiltration are not just a state-level concern but a serious national security threat impacting the entire Northeast. The Tipra Motha leader asserted that their arduous march is aimed at compelling the central government to take “strict and effective measures” with an “iron hand” to secure the borders. As the march progresses, it continues to garner support from indigenous communities and civil society groups, amplifying the call for justice and security.
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