AGARTALA | AUGUST 29, 2026: Addressing a press conference at the party’s state headquarters in Agartala on Saturday, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) Tripura State Committee announced the schedule and roadmap for its upcoming State Conference, slated to be held from September 1 to September 3, 2026, at the Agartala Town Hall.
The leadership highlighted the growing distress among farmers, agricultural labourers, and Jhum cultivators across the state, calling for an intensified agrarian movement to safeguard rural livelihoods.
Key Announcements & Conference Details
- 3-Day State Conference: The landmark conference will commence on September 1, 2026, at the Agartala Town Hall, bringing together delegates and farmer leaders from across all districts and sub-divisions of Tripura.
- Public Mass Rally: The conference will open with a massive public gathering and rally on September 1, aimed at mobilizing rural workers and highlighting burning agricultural issues.
- National & State Leadership: Prominent national and regional leaders—including AIKS Central Committee representatives and senior CPI(M) leaders—are scheduled to address the three-day convention.
Core Issues & Demands Raised by AIKS
During the press interaction, AIKS leaders outlined key grievances affecting the farming community:
- Fair Prices for Agricultural Produce: Demanded guaranteed Minimum Support Prices (MSP) and administrative intervention against distress sales of crops, rubber, and vegetables across rural markets.
- Relief Against Soaring Input Costs: Highlighted the steep rise in prices of fertilizers, seeds, pesticides, and diesel, which has severely reduced agricultural profitability.
- Disaster Compensation: Called for swift financial assistance and crop insurance compensation for farmers affected by recent weather disruptions and crop loss.
- Rural Employment & Support: Urged the government to expand MGNREGA workdays, ensure timely wage payments, and provide direct support to smallholders and indigenous Jhum cultivators.
Statement by Leadership
Addressing the media persons, AIKS state leadership asserted:
“The farming community in Tripura is grappling with escalating cultivation costs, inadequate market support, and economic uncertainty. Our upcoming state conference in Agartala from September 1 will serve as a unified platform to consolidate the agrarian struggle and fight for the rights and security of every farmer and agricultural worker in the state.”
