AGARTALA, March 28 (TIWN): IPFT’s NC Debbarma, Mebar Jamatia turned Biplab Deb’s top bootlickers as it’s suspected that in exchange of cash, both sacrificed Tiprasa community interest, including failure to protest against CAB. Based on anti-BJP wave across Northeast over Citizenship Amendment Bill 2016 (CAB) which BJP attempted to pass in the last parliamentary season, Congress State President Pradyot Manikya had called for unity among all Tiprasa (indigenous people) against Citizenship Amendment Bill and its Godfather BJP. On yesterday night, Pradyot Manikya, regional party INPT’s President Bijay Hrangkhawl went to IPFT President NC Debbarma’s house seeking his support for anti-BJP wave by the indigenous people across Tripura. But today morning, NC Debbarma called Pradyot Manikya and said he can not support Congress right now. Reacting over NC Debbarma’s reply, Prdayot Manikya said, “On yesterday’s meeting at NC Debbarma’s home we sought his help, Bijay Hrangkhawl ji kept his hand on NC Debbarma’s hand seeking his support for Tiprasa people and those who are protesting against Citizenship Amendment Bill (CAB).

Being asked by media, whether if after Lok Sabha Election, IPFT wants to align with Congress will Congress welcome them, Pradyot Manikya said, “After this episode, I would never talk to IPFT. The party whose basis is to talk for indigenous people’s rights today kept politics ahead and community far away”. “I am not only the President of Tripura Congress but also a traditional head. I myself went to his home, folded hands seeking his help and all indigenous leaders went with us”, said Manikya. “IPFT is trying to help BJP indirectly by dividing votes but after this decision of IPFT, I don’t think IPFT will be around in the political scenario anymore or can win election”, said Pradyot Manikya. “IPFT’s top leaders have betrayed their own community for business in political with BJP. The friendly fight between BJP and IPFT are going on to help BJP. NC Debbarma didn’t have any interest to talk about the issue. If they don’t have interest for own community, what can we do ?”, said Manikya. On the other side, after rejection by IPFT, indigenous supporters started quitting from BJP and IPFT over CAB issue, which BJP will implement if voted to power.