Tipra Motha Leaders Join BJP Amidst Election Campaigns Ahead of Tripura Tribal Council Polls

Ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, several Tipra Motha leaders, including founding member Paritosh Debbarma, joined the BJP, which claims it can better fulfill tribal aspirations and improve development. Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma rejected BJP's criticism, asserting his party's commitment to indigenous rights and predicting electoral success despite BJP's efforts. The TTAADC polls are scheduled for April.