Patal Kanya Jamatia Meets Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma After Years of Political Fallout – A Strategic Move?
Agartala, March 23, 2025: In a surprising development that has left political circles in Tripura buzzing, Patal Kanya Jamatia, former BJP leader and founder of the TPF (Tripura People’s Front), met TIPRA Motha supremo and royal scion Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma after several years of political estrangement. The meeting, which took place post-Patal Kanya’s recent marriage to BP Meena, a high-ranking bureaucrat from Rajasthan, has raised speculation about potential political strategies ahead of the next Tripura Assembly elections.
This meeting comes after a long and turbulent history between the two leaders. Patal Kanya had once been at odds with Pradyot Kishore, especially after a political fallout during Human Rights Day in Khumulwng, where a clash broke out between TPF members and TIPRA Motha supporters. The situation escalated when Pradyot Kishore was seen raising his hand against a TPF member, leading to widespread criticism and media attention for Patal Kanya.
Following that incident, Patal Kanya faced backlash on social media, becoming the target of memes and trolling. Despite her efforts to rebuild her political career, she struggled to regain her earlier momentum. Eventually, she joined the BJP, but her stint there also ended on a sour note. After a fallout with Pradyot, Patal Kanya held a press conference criticizing Pradyot’s sister, Kriti Devi Singh Debbarma, after she secured an MP seat from the BJP. This triggered further tension, leading to Patal Kanya’s expulsion from her position as BJP Tripura vice president, following a showcause notice issued by BJP Tripura general secretary Bipin Debbarma.
In response, Patal Kanya briefly floated the idea of forming a new political party, but after a high-level meeting in Delhi, she went silent on the matter.
Then came a surprising twist — on March 2, 2025, Patal Kanya married BP Meena, who hails from Rajasthan. Her new association with Meena’s political background seems to have given her a fresh platform, as she recently hosted Pradyot Kishore at a private gathering where Rajasthani cuisine was served.
With their tumultuous past and political rivalry, this unexpected reunion has sparked rumors of a possible political realignment. Could this be a precursor to a new alliance or strategy for the 2028 Tripura Assembly elections? The fact that both leaders have faced challenges in their respective political trajectories adds fuel to the speculation.
While neither leader has issued an official statement about the purpose of the meeting, political analysts believe this could be an attempt to mend relations and explore future collaboration, particularly as BJP-TIPRA Motha alliances at the national and state levels remain under discussion.
For now, the political landscape in Tripura remains rife with speculation, as all eyes are on what could be the beginning of a new chapter in the relationship between Patal Kanya Jamatia and Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma.
