Agartala : Ahead of the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections, Pradyot Kishore Debbarma, founder and supremo of Tipra Motha, on Friday asserted that his party is poised to secure a decisive mandate, projecting victory in 24 of the 28 seats in the council.

Addressing a party gathering at Gandacherra, Debbarma said internal assessments, grassroots feedback, and the party’s organisational network indicate a comfortable majority for Tipra Motha in the upcoming polls.

He urged voters to consolidate their support behind the party’s electoral symbol, stating that a strong mandate would be critical for ensuring effective governance within the autonomous council framework.

Touching upon electoral dynamics, Debbarma cautioned against the fragmentation of votes among regional forces, specifically referring to the Indigenous Peoples Front of Tripura (IPFT). While acknowledging its earlier role in regional politics, he argued that divided votes could inadvertently benefit the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), thereby influencing the final outcome in the 28-member council.

In a video message released shortly before the close of campaigning, the Tipra Motha chief made a final appeal to voters, highlighting what he described as unfulfilled assurances concerning the rights and welfare of indigenous communities over the past two years.

He stressed that polling is scheduled for April 12, with counting set for April 17, and underscored that a strong numerical mandate would be essential for implementing the party’s policy commitments. Debbarma also reiterated that, if elected to power, the council would work towards formal recognition of languages spoken by indigenous communities, including Mizos, Reangs, and Chakmas.

The elections to the 28-member TTAADC are being closely watched in Tripura, with political parties intensifying their final outreach efforts as voters prepare to head to the polls.