Biplab & Pradyot’s meeting sparks political buzz in Tripura
A surprise meeting between BJP MP Biplab Deb and Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Debbarma at Ujjayanta Palace has triggered speculation amid tensions over the Tiprasa Accord. The closed-door discussion has raised eyebrows, with many wondering if it was a genuine birthday visit or a backdoor attempt to broker a deal.
On February 27, Biplab Deb, the BJP MP from Tripura West, visited Ujjayanta Palace to wish Pradyot Debbarma, the president of the Indigenous People’s Front of Tripura (IPFT) and Tipra Motha chief, on his birthday. The meeting, which was not publicly announced, was held in a closed room, fueling speculation about its true nature.
Rumors of a possible deal between the BJP and Tipra Motha have been doing the rounds, especially after a recent statement by Tipra MLA, Rebati Mohan Tripura, who threatened to pull support from the BJP-led Tripura government if their demands were not met. The Tiprasa Accord, signed in 2019, aimed to address the indigenous people’s concerns and aspirations, but its implementation has been slow and inadequate.
The meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma has sparked debate about the intentions of the two leaders. Some have questioned whether the visit was a genuine birthday gesture or a backdoor attempt to negotiate a deal to save the Tripura government from potential collapse.
The Tipra Motha has been a key ally of the BJP-led government in Tripura, and their support is crucial for the government’s survival. However, the party has been growing increasingly dissatisfied with the government’s failure to implement the Tiprasa Accord and address the indigenous people’s concerns.
Pradyot Debbarma has been vocal about the government’s inaction and has threatened to pull support if their demands are not met. The Tipra MLA’s statement has raised concerns about the stability of the government, and the meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma has only added to the speculation.
The BJP, however, has downplayed the meeting, terming it a “routine birthday visit.” Biplab Deb’s office released a statement saying that the MP had visited Pradyot Debbarma to wish him on his birthday and to discuss issues related to the indigenous people.
Pradyot Debbarma also released a statement, saying that the meeting was a “cordial” one and that the two leaders discussed issues related to the indigenous people. However, the statement did not provide any details about the specific issues discussed during the meeting.
The meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma has raised questions about the future of the Tripura government. If the Tipra Motha decides to pull support from the government, it could lead to a constitutional crisis and potentially trigger early elections.
The BJP has been trying to maintain its majority in the state, and the meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma may be an attempt to prevent a crisis. However, the uncertainty surrounding the meeting has only added to the speculation, and many are waiting to see if the Tipra Motha will indeed withdraw its support from the government.
In conclusion, the meeting between Biplab Deb and Pradyot Debbarma has sparked political buzz in Tripura, with many questioning the true nature of the meeting. While the BJP has downplayed the meeting, the speculation surrounding the meeting has only added to the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Tripura government.
