|Tripura | Nov 29, 2025 | Sky Link Times |
TIPRA Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma has raised a strong alarm over the diminishing influence of regional parties across the Northeast. Speaking to reporters in Shillong, he said the political landscape is being increasingly dominated by national parties, leaving smaller regional groups vulnerable and fragmented.
Pradyot cited the declining presence of prominent parties such as the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) in Assam and the political pressures on UPPL leaders like Pramod Boro—both allies of the BJP. He argued that these examples reflect how regional voices have historically been overshadowed, regardless of whether the ruling power at the Centre was the Congress or the BJP.
“Strong national parties have always expanded into regional territories. We must stand strong and speak for our people,” Pradyot said, stressing the need for united representation.
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Call for a Pan-Northeast Regional Coalition
Comparing the Northeast’s political situation to Bihar, Pradyot pointed out how even a small faction like Chirag Paswan’s group can influence national policy making with just a few Lok Sabha MPs.
“If five seats can shape national policy, six or seven MPs from the Northeast can form a powerful lobby for our people,” he said.
He emphasized that any unified regional front must prioritize indigenous rights while staying politically independent from major national forces such as the BJP and Congress. Pradyot clarified that he personally is not part of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), distancing himself from associations aligned with national parties.
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Vision of a United Northeast
Invoking the legacy of his grandfather, Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Debbarman, Pradyot said the idea of a united Northeast is not only politically necessary but also a tribute to historical aspirations.
“Funds come from the Union Government, not a party in power. Our strength lies in negotiating as one voice,” he stated, reaffirming that people—not political parties—remain his foremost priority.
Rising Concerns Over Political Identity
As regional parties face mounting pressures, Pradyot cautioned that the Northeast risks losing its distinct political identity if fragmentation continues. His push for a consolidated political entity seeks to safeguard indigenous interests and ensure the region’s influence at the national level does not fade with shifting political tides.
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