He also claimed attempts were being made to block mobilisation by influencing vehicle owners not to provide transport for party supporters
KRC TIMES NE Desk
Agartala : Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has said the Government of India will be compelled to take the Northeast seriously if the region speaks in a unified voice, stressing that the challenges facing the states stem from “decades of discrimination and neglect”.
Speaking to the media ahead of a mass rally scheduled on November 27 at Swami Vivekananda Maidan, Pradyot alleged that the party’s event had faced repeated administrative hurdles. “It was supposed to be held on the 7th, but permission was denied.
Then it was shifted to the 15th, which was also cancelled. Now it will be held on the 27th. The ground will finally be handed over to us tomorrow at 10 pm,” he said, calling the delays “strange” when rallies by the CPI(M) and Congress received approval without difficulty.
Positioning the upcoming event as a show of regional solidarity, Pradyot said the rally was not directed against any political party but aimed at amplifying collective concerns. “This time, we are not alone. Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma will attend to speak for regional parties-not against BJP or CPI(M).
From Nagaland, former minister and BJP national spokesperson Mmhonlumo Kikon, who resigned recently, will also join us. Leaders from Manipur, Gorkhaland, Dima Hasao, the Tai Ahom community of Assam, and others will gather on one platform,” he said.
He also claimed attempts were being made to block mobilisation by influencing vehicle owners not to provide transport for party supporters. “They think that by doing this, the Tiprasa will bow down. We will not bow down. This is 2025. Today’s Tiprasa may have less money, but we have courage,” he asserted.
Calling the gathering a “One North East” rally, Pradyot said the objective was to unite the region on common issues. “Our problems are the same-we have been discriminated against and looked down upon. When the entire Northeast speaks together, the Government of India will have to take us seriously. That’s why we have decided to come under one platform to speak for our people.”
Appealing for calm, he urged supporters to maintain peace during the event. “Come peacefully and return home peacefully after the programme,” he said.
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