The TIPRA Motha Party has approached the Tripura State Election Commission (SEC) over an allegedly doctored video circulating on social media during the ongoing Village Committee elections. The party claims that the video combines footage from a peaceful election campaign with audio from an unrelated protest. According to TIPRA Motha, the edited clip creates a misleading impression about slogans allegedly raised during its campaign. The party has asked the SEC to investigate the matter and take appropriate action.
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Key Facts
- Location: Tripura
- Issue: Alleged circulation of a manipulated video
- Complainant: TIPRA Motha General Secretary Brishaketu Debbarma
- Election: Tripura Village Committee elections
- Authority approached: Tripura State Election Commission
- Election date: September 28, 2026
- Requested action: Investigation and action against those responsible
TIPRA Motha Approaches State Election Commission
TIPRA Motha General Secretary and Minister of State Brishaketu Debbarma submitted the complaint to the SEC. Workers associated with Youth Tipra Federation president and District Council member Suraj Debbarma also took part in submitting the complaint.
The party alleged that the video uses visuals from a TIPRA Motha election campaign march. It claims that audio from a separate protest event was added to the footage.
According to the complaint, the altered audio contains provocative slogans targeting particular communities. TIPRA Motha said the editing could create the false impression that such slogans were raised during one of its programmes.
Party Denies Raising Community-Targeting Slogans
Brishaketu Debbarma said the party did not raise slogans targeting any community during its marches, rallies, meetings or other campaign programmes.
The party described the video as an alleged attempt to damage its image and mislead voters during the election period. These claims have been presented by TIPRA Motha and are subject to investigation.
TIPRA Motha also referred to its stated principle of “Thansa,” which the party describes as unity among communities in Tripura.
TIPRA Motha Seeks Cybercrime Action
The party has asked the State Election Commission to identify the people, organisations or social media accounts allegedly involved in creating and circulating the video.
It has also requested coordination with police and cybercrime authorities. The party wants the allegedly manipulated content removed or blocked from digital platforms and has sought legal action if wrongdoing is established.
According to the complaint, TIPRA Motha submitted supporting material, including original campaign footage, the source audio and links to social media posts carrying the disputed video.
SEC to Examine the Complaint
Recent reporting states that the SEC has received the complaint and will examine the allegations. SEC Secretary Anurag Sen said the matter would be investigated and appropriate action would depend on the findings.
The development comes ahead of the September 28 Village Committee elections, which cover 587 Village Committees, 2,634 constituencies and 4,597 seats under the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council.
Questions and Answers
What happened?
TIPRA Motha approached the Tripura SEC over an allegedly manipulated video circulating on social media.
What does the party allege?
The party alleges that campaign footage was combined with audio from an unrelated protest.
What action has TIPRA Motha requested?
It has sought an investigation, removal or blocking of the content, and appropriate legal action if those responsible are identified.
When are the Village Committee elections scheduled?
Polling is scheduled for September 28, 2026.
Location Context
The Village Committee elections are being held across the tribal areas of Tripura under the TTAADC, making the electoral process an important local-governance development in Northeast India.
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