By Tripura24 News Desk | Agartala Sunday, January 25, 2026
AGARTALA: To mark the commencement of the 14th National Conference of the All India Democratic Women’s Association (AIDWA), the Sadar Sub-divisional Committee today organized a series of preparatory programs at the iconic Paradise Chowmuhani area in Agartala. The event served as a formal mobilization drive to highlight the association’s national agenda for women’s rights and social justice.
Ceremonial Start and Martyr Tributes The program began early in the morning with the ceremonial hoisting of the organization’s flag by senior members of the Sadar Sub-divisional Committee. Following the hoisting, a solemn tribute ceremony was held where leaders and activists offered floral garlands at a makeshift martyrs’ column, honoring those who have sacrificed their lives for the democratic movement in the state and the country.
Addressing the gathering, the district leaders emphasized that the 14th National Conference (scheduled to be held from January 25 to 28, 2026) is a crucial milestone in the fight against “patriarchal oppression and anti-people policies.”
The Oath: A Pledge for Resistance A key highlight of the event was the collective oath-taking ceremony. Scores of women activists stood in unison at Paradise Chowmuhani, reciting a pledge to:
- Strengthen the movement against the rising prices of essential commodities, including LPG and food items.
- Intensify the struggle against atrocities and violence directed at women in Tripura and beyond.
- Protect the constitutional and democratic rights of women which the association claims are currently “under threat.”
Sadar Committee’s Message Speaking on the sidelines of the program, a representative of the Sadar Committee stated, “Today’s program at Paradise Chowmuhani is a call to action. As the 14th All India Conference begins, we want the voice of Tripura’s women to resonate at the national level. From the streets of Agartala to the hills of the ADC, women are ready to resist the current state of lawlessness and economic distress.”
Security and Mobilization Despite the busy Sunday traffic, the program saw significant participation from local women workers, including representatives from various wards of Agartala. The organizers also distributed leaflets and used loudspeakers to spread awareness about the National Conference’s themes, which include “Unemployment, the Impact of the National Education Policy on Women, and Communal Harmony.”
The event concluded with a rally around the Chowmuhani, with participants raising slogans of “Inquilab Zindabad” and “Narimukti Zindabad,” signaling a high-pitched campaign for the upcoming days of the national meet.
