TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Debbarma warns of a rampant illegal migration from Bangladesh to Tripura, stating that the State and other NE states are facing a dangerous demographic change. He calls for urgent action to protect indigenous rights and secure the porous Indo-Bangladesh border.
Agartala, April 27, 2025: Raising serious concerns over border security and demographic changes in the Northeast, TIPRA Motha Party (TMP) Chairman Pradyot Kishore Debbarma has sounded an alarm about rampant illegal migration from Bangladesh into Tripura.
In a social media post on Sunday, the TMP Chief claimed despite ongoing efforts, for every five illegal migrants apprehended, nearly a thousand manage to slip through the porous and challenging terrain of the Indo-Bangladesh border.
“Illegal Bangladeshis are entering every day! For every 5 people we catch, 1000 get away,” he asserted, highlighting the grave threat to the indigenous identity and demographic balance of Tripura and other parts of Northeast India.
Notably, security agencies arrested four illegal Bangladeshi nationals on Sunday from Agartala rail station based on a tip-off. Sources claimed, the arrested Bangladeshi nationals entered India illegally and arrived at the Agartala rail station to board a outbound train.
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In the backdrop of almost regular arrests of illegal Bangladeshi people, Pradyot Kishore’s statement bears significance, informed sources opined.
According to Pradyot Kishore, Tripura is undergoing another wave of demographic transformation owing to the intrusion.
Illegal Bangladeshi are entering everyday ! For every 5 people apprehended 1000 get away because of the terrain and porous border . Tripura is going through demographic change once again ! Both Assam and Tripura and parts of Meghalaya have become transit points for illegal…
— Pradyot_Tripura (@PradyotManikya) April 27, 2025
“Tripura is going through demographic change once again!” he warned. He further pointed out that not just Tripura, but neighboring Assam and parts of Meghalaya have also become major transit points for illegal migrants moving deeper into the Northeast and further into the rest of India.
The TIPRA Motha chief emphasized that the indigenous tribes’ demands for land rights are rooted in the urgent need to safeguard their existence.
“The Indigenous Tribes which are asking for land rights here are doing so because we know, sooner than later, we will be overrun by illegal migration,” he explained.
Debbarma stressed that the threat is not just to cultural identity but to the very fabric of the region.
He called upon the rest of India to recognize the seriousness of the situation and extend necessary support to the indigenous people who are on the frontlines.
“Can we expect justice and attention from the rest of India?” he questioned, adding that local youth, with proper backing, could play a pivotal role in defending the borders.
“Our boys know the area, and if given the support, they will defend our land and kick out illegal Bangladeshis from entering our country,” Debbarma asserted, indicating that grassroots vigilance, along with robust policy intervention, could curb the rising tide of illegal migration.
