Biplab & Pradyot’s meeting sparks political buzz in Tripura
The political landscape in Tripura has been abuzz with speculation after a surprise meeting between BJP MP Biplab Deb and Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma at Ujjayanta Palace, the erstwhile royal residence of the Tripura kingdom. The meeting, which was shrouded in mystery, has sparked intense debate about the motives behind the closed-door discussion.
The meeting, which was touted as a birthday visit, has been met with skepticism by many, given the current political climate in the state. The Tiprasa Accord, a pact signed between the BJP and the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) in 2018, has been under strain in recent times. The accord was aimed at addressing the demands of the indigenous communities in Tripura, but its implementation has been slow and patchy.
The meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma comes in the backdrop of a recent threat by Tipra MLA, Jishnu Dev Varma, to pull support from the BJP-led Tripura government. Varma, who is also the son of Tripura’s erstwhile royal family, had expressed his dissatisfaction over the slow pace of implementation of the Tiprasa Accord and the lack of progress on key issues affecting the indigenous communities.
While the BJP has downplayed the meeting, hinting that it was just a casual birthday visit, many have questioned the timing and the secrecy surrounding the meeting. Pradyot Debbarma, the chief of Tipra Motha, has maintained that the meeting was a private one and did not discuss any political matters. However, the fact that the meeting took place at Ujjayanta Palace, a symbol of the Tripura royal family, has added to the speculation.
The meeting has also been seen as a potential sign of a rift between the BJP and the IPFT, its ally in the state. The IPFT has been demanding more representation and power sharing in the government, which has led to tensions between the two parties. If the meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma is indeed a sign of a rift, it could have significant implications for the political landscape in Tripura.
The BJP has been trying to regain its lost ground in Tripura, where it had faced a drubbing in the 2018 assembly elections. The party has been trying to woo back the indigenous communities, which had switched allegiance to the IPFT and the Congress in the previous elections. The meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma could be a part of this strategy, aimed at rebuilding bridges with the indigenous communities.
The Tipra Motha, on the other hand, has been trying to establish itself as a major political force in Tripura. The party has been gaining popularity among the indigenous communities, who are disillusioned with the slow pace of implementation of the Tiprasa Accord. The meeting between Pradyot Debbarma and Biplab Deb could be a sign of the party’s growing influence and its ability to play a key role in state politics.
The meeting has also sparked debate about the role of the royal family in Tripura politics. The Tripura royal family has a significant influence over the indigenous communities, and their involvement in politics can have a significant impact on the state’s political landscape. The meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma has raised questions about whether the royal family is trying to position itself as a key player in state politics.
In conclusion, the meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma has sparked significant speculation about the political dynamics in Tripura. While the BJP has downplayed the meeting, hinting that it was just a casual birthday visit, many have questioned the timing and the secrecy surrounding the meeting. The meeting has raised questions about the future of the Tiprasa Accord and the role of the royal family in Tripura politics. As the political landscape in Tripura continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how this meeting will impact the state’s politics in the long run.
