Centre signs pact with Tripura govt, TIPRA Motha: The demands, significance of the agreement

Syllabus: GS-III, Subject: Internal Security, Topic: North -East regional issues, Issue: Tripura Accord

Context: Centre recently signed a tripartite agreement with the Tripura government and the state’s main opposition party, the TIPRA Motha,

Demand of TIPRA Motha:

  • Creation of “Greater Tipraland,” a separate state for Tripura’s tribals, encompassing areas outside the TTAADC (Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council).
  • Increased powers for the TTAADC, including:
    • direct funding from the Centre,
    • a separate police force, and
    • a share of revenue from gas exploration.
  • The Roman script declared as the official script for the Kokborok language.

Details of Accord:

  • Aims to resolve issues related to history, land, political rights, economic development, identity, culture, and language of Tripura’s indigenous people.
  • A joint working group/committee will be formed to implement agreed-upon points in a time-bound manner.

Conclusion:

  • Union Home Minister hailed the accord as “historic,” emphasizing that it rectifies past mistakes and acknowledges present realities.
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