Tripura CPI(M) state secretary and Leader of the Opposition, Jitendra Chaudhury, has dismissed the recent political tension between the BJP and Tipra Motha as a calculated “drama for personal gains”. Speaking out amid speculation over a coalition split, Chaudhury called out what he described as opportunistic behaviour by both partners, exploiting the Tiprasa Accord controversy for political leverage.
The controversy erupted recently when Tipra Motha leaders, unhappy over delays in implementing the Tiprasa Accord, reportedly threatened to retract support from the BJP-led government. This prompted sharp exchanges between Tipra Motha and BJP leaders, and prompted Chaudhury to intervene with strong criticism.
“There is no real crisis—it’s just political theatrics designed to score points,” Chaudhury asserted. He accused both the BJP and Tipra Motha of using indigenous issues to create the illusion of conflict, all while sighting personal or electoral benefits.
Chaudhury emphasized that genuine concern for tribal empowerment would not be weaponised as a political ruse. He reminded that his party has consistently fought for tribal rights without staging a spectacle. “We have always stood for tribal development and autonomy—without needing theatre,” he stated.
Chaudhury went further to critique the BJP’s broader tribal strategy. Referencing ongoing administrative issues impacting tribal communities—such as delays in Greater Tipraland negotiations, ADC funding, and implementation of cultural rights—he argued that real issues were being ignored. “They’re so busy acting out this farce that they forget the real grievances of the tribal people,” he commented.
Highlighting administrative neglect, Chaudhury pointed to repeated postponements in ADC elections and bureaucratic skirmishes that have left tribal communities disenfranchised. He argued these structural failings reveal far more about the state of tribal governance than any power-play between coalition partners.
Furthermore, Chaudhury suggested that Tipra Motha’s internal unrest hints at deeper disarray within the alliance. “When your own party is so divided that you don’t know what your MLA will say next, that’s not politics—that’s chaos,” he remarked.
Chaudhury warned the electorate against being distracted by episodic controversies. He urged them to focus instead on tangible outcomes: better healthcare, education, land protection, employment, and autonomy for indigenous communities—areas he asserts have been persistently overlooked.
In the coming days, Chaudhury has pledged focused campaigns across tribal areas, highlighting the CPI(M)’s commitment to tribal welfare. He called on both the BJP and Tipra Motha to abandon what he termed “political drama” and prioritize real solutions.
As Tripura’s political dynamics evolve, shadowed by alliance tests and public expectations, Chaudhury’s remarks serve as a potent reminder: tribal aspirations cannot be reduced to political theatre or alliance bargaining chips.
 leader Jitendra Chaudhury dismisses the BJP–Tipra Motha tension as political theatre, warning that tribal issues are being misused for personal advantage.){kind=link}