In Tripura, the Sanskritic culture served as a veneer over a vibrant, cosmopolitan Northeastern world that we are often too quick to dismiss today as 'tribal' or 'violent'.
While discussions are at early stage, TIPRA Motha chief may contest from Tripura East Lok Sabha seat as part of seat-sharing arrangement. Debbarma is close to Gandhi siblings.
BJP and its allies' victories in Tripura and Nagaland show how Northeast people’s political aspirations have risen beyond the narrow ideological politics of divisiveness.
In a video clip on his official Facebook page, Debbarma said TIPRA Motha won’t entertain 'offer of some post’ since his party was made for a ‘constitutional solution’.
People of northeast respond positively to a good outreach from 'Dilli'. Peace, connectivity & India’s booming services economy have furthered feeling of Indianness.
BJP-IPFT combine in Tripura won a clear majority with 33 seats, but deeper analysis shows its victory margin over Left-Congress in 18 seats was less than vote share of TIPRA Motha.
Several tribal seats which were once Left strongholds go with BJP as Motha makes huge inroads. In several seats, Motha candidates come second with votes cut by Left-Congress alliance.
BJP has won 4 and is leading in 8 seats, Pradyot Debbarma's TIPRA Motha has won 4 and is leading in 8 seats. Left Front is leading in 11 seats and Congress in 3.
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The decorated Naga officer from Manipur also served as envoy to Myanmar & Nagaland chief secy. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a museum dedicated to the Tawang hero Thursday.
Congress is silently acknowledging it over-read verdict of last general election. You can see it in easy concession to SP. It will likely be more reasonable in Maharashtra & Jharkhand.
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