Assam, October 6, 2025: Tripura royal scion and Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) held in Kokrajhar, Assam, on Monday. The ceremony marked the beginning of a new term for the council led by Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief Hangrama Mohilary, who took oath as BTC Chief Executive Member.
On social media, Pradyot wrote:
“Met Hangrama Mohilary at the swearing-in ceremony at Kokrajhar. I am glad that we campaigned together despite many who were opposed to see us together. Regional unity and voice is a must.”
In his address to the media, Pradyot strongly advocated for the empowerment of indigenous communities and the constitutional right of regional groups to demand autonomy and statehood.
“Bodoland should exist, Tipraland should exist, Gorkhaland should exist, Karbi Anglong should exist. Dima Hasao should also get its own autonomous state,” he said.
“Your demand is not outside the Constitution. If the Constitution of India says that only Bodos, Tripuras or Dimasas demanding a separate state is unconstitutional, then remove that part from the Constitution. As long as Articles 2 and 3 exist, you have every right to make your demand,” he asserted.
Explaining his presence at the event, Pradyot said he had earlier campaigned in Bodoland for Hangrama Mohilary and the BPF, despite facing criticism and discouragement from several quarters.
“Many people called me and said not to come, that it wouldn’t be good. But I came because if our Bodo brothers, Tripuris, and Dimasas truly want unity, then Bodoland should be run from Kokrajhar — not from Dispur. For that, you need a strong leader, and Hangrama is that leader,” he said.
Pradyot emphasized the importance of solidarity among all indigenous communities of the Northeast — including Bodos, Dimasas, Tripuris, Karbis, Tiwas, Misings, Hajongs, Koches, Garos, and Rabhas.
“When we unite openly, they cannot divide us and keep us suppressed. Most of the oil, gas, tea, and limestone come from our areas, yet the money stays in Dispur, Agartala, or Delhi. They fear our unity because they know once we are united, no one can stop us from reclaiming our history, our language, our culture, and our rights,” he said passionately.
Calling for generational responsibility, Pradyot urged the youth to rise above political divisions and work toward preserving their indigenous identity.
“We failed — that’s why today’s youth face such problems. Political parties have divided us for 75 years, and because of that, our communities have fallen behind. If our community is not safe, what is the use of parties? We must prioritize our society and our next generation over politics,” he said.
He concluded his remarks by reiterating his message of unity and constitutional empowerment:
“As long as our demands are within the Constitution, they are legitimate. Bodoland, Tipraland, Gorkhaland, Karbi Anglong, Dima Hasao — all deserve their rightful place. We must come together as one Northeast. I fully support your movement.”
Pradyot’s attendance and message were received warmly by local leaders and the Bodo public, symbolizing a renewed push for solidarity among the indigenous and regional movements of Northeast India.
