By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Thursday, January 29, 2026
AGARTALA: Marking a significant moment for tribal politics in the state, the Tripura Rajya Upajati Ganamukti Parishad (GMP), the tribal wing of the CPI(M), commenced its 23rd Central State Conference today at the Agartala Town Hall. The two-day event began with high revolutionary fervor, characterized by the unfurling of the red flag and a solemn tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the rights of the indigenous people.
Ceremonial Start and Flag Hoisting
The conference was formally inaugurated at 11:00 AM. Amidst thunderous slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad” and “GMP Zindabad,” the organizational flag was hoisted by the GMP leadership at the Town Hall premises. Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, the leaders and delegates proceeded to the ‘Shaheed Bedi’ (Martyrs’ Column) to pay floral tributes.
The ceremony was graced by a galaxy of veteran leaders, including:
- Shri Jitendra Choudhury, Leader of the Opposition and CPI(M) State Secretary.
- Smt. Brinda Karat, CPI(M) Politburo Member and invited Central Committee member.
- Shri Radhacharan Debbarma, GMP State Secretary and former CEM of TTAADC.
- Shri Naresh Jamatia, GMP State President and former Minister.
Opposition Leader Slams “Divisive Politics”
Addressing the gathering, Leader of the Opposition Jitendra Choudhury highlighted the historical significance of the GMP in protecting the tribal identity of Tripura. He launched a scathing attack on the ruling alliance, accusing them of undermining democratic institutions and neglecting the welfare of the hill people.
“The Ganamukti Parishad has always been the shield of the indigenous people. Today, as we see an attempt to divide our society on ethnic and communal lines, the 23rd State Conference serves as a call for unity and a renewed struggle for our constitutional rights,” Choudhury remarked.
Brinda Karat Joins the Frontline
Veteran leader Brinda Karat, who arrived in the state specifically for this conference, expressed her solidarity with the tribal masses of Tripura. She emphasized that the struggle in Tripura is part of a larger national movement against “corporate-driven governance” and the erosion of forest rights. She noted that the rejuvenation of the GMP, which has seen its membership swell to nearly 88,000 this year, is a clear sign of public discontent with the current administration.
The Agenda: Charter of Demands
Following the ritual ceremonies, the leaders moved toward the Rabindra Satabarshiki Bhawan for a massive public rally (Open Session). The key agendas for the two-day conference include:
- Employment: Demanding the immediate filling of over 50,000 vacant government posts.
- MGNREGA: Restoration and revitalization of the rural job scheme with a demand for 200 days of work.
- TTAADC Power: Strengthening the Autonomous District Council through direct funding and constitutional amendments.
- Resistance: Building a state-wide movement against what the leadership termed “the misrule of BJP and Tipra Motha.”
Approximately 550 delegates from 23 sub-divisions and 796 units are participating in the closed-door organizational sessions at the Town Hall, where a new state committee is expected to be formed by the end of the conference on January 30.
The presence of heavy security was noted around the Town Hall and the Secretariat complex to ensure the peaceful conduct of the massive gathering.
