By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in
AGARTALA | May 19, 2026
AGARTALA: A massive statewide agitation looms over Tripura as an organization representing more than 1,500 surrendered guerrilla militants issued a strict deadline to the government. Amrit Reang, the joint convener of the association, announced today that if the state administration fails to fulfill their long-standing three-point charter of demands by May 29, 2026, former cadres will launch a large-scale, democratic movement across the state.
Taking the first formal step toward the deadline, the organization submitted an official memorandum addressed directly to Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha at the civil secretariat (Mahakaran) on Tuesday afternoon, outlining their grievances and proposed roadmap for the protest.
Broken Assurances Trigger Renewed Tensions
Speaking to media persons in the capital, Amrit Reang highlighted that the decision to give a definitive ultimatum stems from months of administrative inaction.
He recalled that on February 20, ahead of local autonomous elections, the members had launched a highly effective blockade at critical transport arteries including Champaknagar and the Baramura hills. The agitation was temporarily withdrawn only after Tribal Welfare Minister Bikash Debbarma personally intervened, inviting the delegation to his official residence and promising a swift resolution.
”We respected the Minister’s words and sat down for a detailed discussion. He gave us a firm word that our issues would be resolved in the shortest possible time. However, three months have passed since that meeting, and not a single promise has translated into reality on the ground. We have been pushed to the wall,” Amrit Reang stated to reporters.
The Three Core Demands Outlined
The memorandum submitted to the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) details three structural economic and infrastructural rights:
- Release of Pending Rehabilitation Funds: Out of a total budget allocation of ₹45 crore designated for the comprehensive integration and rehabilitation of the surrendered rebels, only ₹23 crore has been disbursed so far. The association is demanding the immediate sanction and distribution of the remaining ₹22 crore.
- Disbursal of Monthly Stipend Arrears: The cadres alleged that the monthly financial stipends guaranteed under the formal surrender pacts have been stalled for a prolonged period. They demand the immediate clearance of all cumulative arrears.
- Housing and Welfare Integration: Allocation of permanent housing packages and targeted welfare facilities to ensure long-term livelihood security for the families of the returnees.
Threat of Complete State Blockade
The organization warned that if the state government ignores the May 29 cutoff date, the consequences will disrupt standard public operations. The planned “greater movement” will feature aggressive democratic measures, including indefinite national highway and railway blockades, picketing outside vital government establishments, and mass demonstrations in tribal-dominated subdivisions.
Political analysts note that with over 1,200 cadres from various factions returning to the mainstream over the last few years, the timely execution of rehabilitation packages is crucial to maintaining the hard-earned peace and security environment across the state’s hilly terrains.
