In a powerful display of unity, top tribal leaders from Tripura have joined youth activist David Murasingh in his ongoing Long March to Delhi to press for the constitutional demand of Greater Tipraland. This peaceful march, which started on foot from Tripura, is drawing increasing attention at both the state and national levels.
Prominent leaders including Tripura ADC Chairman Jagadish Debbarma, Forest Welfare Minister Animesh Debbarma, and MDC Hongsha Kumar Debbarma were seen walking shoulder-to-shoulder with David Murasingh, lending their support to the movement that calls for safeguarding the identity and rights of the indigenous Tiprasa people.
The march, initiated by David Murasingh, aims to highlight the long-pending demand for Greater Tipraland, a proposed constitutional solution for the indigenous tribal population of Tripura under Articles 2 and 3 of the Indian Constitution. The leaders plan to submit a detailed memorandum to the Central Government in Delhi, urging recognition and protection of tribal rights, land, and cultural heritage.
ADC Chairman Jagadish Debbarma emphasized the symbolic importance of the march, stating, “This is more than just a journey to Delhi. It is a democratic movement for justice, identity, and self-governance for our indigenous people.”
Minister Animesh Debbarma, a key figure from the Tipra Motha party, said, “The demand for Greater Tipraland is not a political slogan—it is a constitutional aspiration for our people who have long been neglected. We are walking to make their voices heard at the highest level.”
MDC Hongsha Kumar Debbarma also echoed similar thoughts, saying the time has come for both senior leaders and youth to unite for the common goal of empowering Tripura’s tribal communities.
The Greater Tipraland proposal seeks the formation of a separate administrative area for the indigenous people of Tripura, ensuring their political, economic, and cultural security. It has been one of the core demands of Tipra Motha and has gained widespread support across the hills of Tripura.
As the march progresses towards Delhi, it continues to draw national attention and grassroots support, with many viewing it as a defining moment in Tripura’s tribal movement.