Agartala (Tripura) June 22: Do we need more people illegally coming from Bangladesh, have you not suffered enough, is it the fight of only Tiprasa people to stop illegal immigrants coming from Bangladesh and Myanmar, asked TIPRA Motha Party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarma.
He urged all concerned stakeholders in Tripura to stop using Bangladeshi nationals as a ‘vote bank’, and stressed immediate deployment of the Central paramilitary forces for identification and deportation of illegal immigrants from Tripura.
In a social media address, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) leader warned about the consequence of illegal immigrants relating to the future of Tripura, particularly in the context of prevailing political landscape in Bangladesh. Besides, he shed lights on his correspondence with the Union Home Minister relating to the implementation of Tiprasa Accord.
Speaking in a social media video clip on Sunday, Debbarman urged all political outfits in Tripura saying to cease using Bangladeshi nationals as a “vote bank.” In this connection, he underscored the urgent need for central paramilitary forces to assume responsibility for identifying and deporting illegal immigrants, asserting that the state administration has proven “ineffective” in this critical task.
Debbarman’s concerns stem from alarming reports from his party workers. “Party workers have informed me about the presence of 16 to 20 suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants residing in the Chakmaghat area, which falls under the jurisdiction of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC),” he revealed.
“A separate group was also noticed near the Killa-Bagma region. These individuals reportedly avoid the area during the day and return at night to take shelter, which raises serious concerns. Our workers have already alerted the relevant authorities.”
He implored political organizations across the state to abandon any practice of shielding illegal immigrants within their constituencies for electoral gain. “Some may feel a cultural or linguistic bond with these people, but that shouldn’t cloud your judgment. They are not part of our community,” Debbarman emphasized, cutting to the heart of the matter.
“Political leaders must stop giving cover to these unauthorized immigrants and using them for future electoral gains. In Tripura, access to important documents is too easy, which makes the situation worse. All political ideologies must be set aside, and we must stand united in resisting illegal infiltration.”
In this connection, the TMP chief further extended his concerns to the evolving political landscape in neighboring Bangladesh, advising the Indian government to maintain a high degree of vigilance. “If anti-India elements seize power in Bangladesh, states like Tripura, Assam, and Meghalaya could face serious repercussions,” Debbarman warned. He then offered a pointed piece of advice to New Delhi: “The Indian government must take steps to ensure that the Awami League is allowed to participate in the elections, although that seems increasingly unlikely given the current political scenario.”
Beyond the pressing issue of illegal immigration, Debbarman also provided an update on the crucial Tiprasa Accord. He disclosed that he has formally written to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, urging the Centre to expedite its implementation.
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“I’ve had a conversation with the Home Minister, and he assured me that steps will be initiated within the next three weeks to accelerate the process,” Debbarman stated, adding, “In my letter, I highlighted that delays are creating a negative perception across the Northeast.”
