Northeast Desk, 23rd August: TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma issued a stern warning in response to a provocative tweet claiming that the Seven Sister states and West Bengal are part of Bangladesh. Debbarma declared his intention to expel all Bangladeshis from Tripura and the entire Northeast region if such provocations against India continue.
The statement came after Twitter user @talibulilmr posted inflammatory comments accusing India of destabilizing Bangladesh and causing artificial floods. The user also asserted that the Seven Sisters and West Bengal are part of Bangladesh and threatened that they would be made independent.
In his response, Debbarma emphasized that he would instruct the Tipra Indigenous Students Federation (TISF) and the Youth Tipra Federation (YTF) to identify the number of Bangladeshi students currently studying in Tripura and the Northeast. “Tipra Motha will kick out every single Bangladeshi from our region and state if these provocations continue from their end,” he posted on Twitter.
Debbarma’s strong stance highlights the growing tensions in the region, with his statement likely to resonate with those concerned about illegal immigration and regional security. The issue underscores the delicate balance of maintaining peace and addressing concerns over external influences in the Northeast.