Tipra Motha Founder Pradyot Manikya Warns Against “Illegal Capture” of ADC Areas
Tripura, 02 Feb 2026: Tipra Motha founder and royal scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma has strongly objected to what he described as an “illegal attempt” to encroach upon the Sixth Schedule Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) regions, particularly citing a recent government notice issued in Bishramganj.
In an audio message addressed to the Tiprasa community, Pradyot Manikya said such developments should serve as a wake-up call for the people of Tripura. He expressed concern over the repeated use of the term “dakhhal” (intervention/occupation), stating that it effectively means “capture” of ADC land.
“What is happening in Bishramganj is an illegal capture,” he alleged. “There is a deliberate attempt to weaken and ultimately shut down our Sixth Schedule ADC. This ADC was achieved after a lifelong struggle by leaders like Shyamacharan Tripura, Rao Kumar Yang, Nagendra Jamatia, and B.K. Rangkhol. After so many years of sacrifice, today there are forces trying to snatch it away from us.”
The Tipra Motha founder urged people to introspect and prioritise the future of their children and the rights of the indigenous community over political party interests.
“You must decide what is more important: a political party or your children’s future? A party or the TTAADC?” he said. “If you think only about party politics and ignore your rights and your children’s future, then do whatever you wish.”
Issuing a firm warning, Pradyot Manikya asserted that he would not allow even “one inch” of ADC land to be taken away illegally.
“Pradyot Bikram Manikya whom you also call Bubagra will never allow even an inch of land to go out of the ADC illegally. This is my full and final commitment,” he declared.
He concluded by appealing to the community to think seriously about safeguarding their identity, land, and constitutional rights under the Sixth Schedule.
