By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in KHUMULWNG | April 5, 2026
KHUMULWNG: Setting the stage for a high-stakes electoral battle in the hills, Chief Minister Dr. (Prof.) Manik Saha today released the Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) official manifesto for the upcoming Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) elections. Titled the “Sankalp Patra,” the manifesto outlines 29 key promises aimed at the comprehensive socio-economic and cultural transformation of the state’s indigenous communities.
The manifesto was unveiled at a grand ceremony in Khumulwng, the headquarters of the TTAADC, in the presence of BJP State President Rajib Bhattacharjee, Tribal Welfare Minister Bikas Debbarma, Minister Santana Chakma, and other senior party leaders.
Vision for a “Territorial Council” & Cultural Identity
A major highlight of the 29-point agenda is the BJP’s commitment to structural and linguistic reforms. The Chief Minister announced that if voted to power, the party would move to rename the TTAADC as the “Tripura Autonomous Territorial Council (TATC)” to reflect its expanded role and authority.
Key Cultural & Linguistic Promises:
- Kokborok Recognition: The manifesto pledges formal recognition and promotion of Kokborok and other indigenous languages.
- Preservation of Traditions: A dedicated initiative to safeguard the customary laws, traditions, and heritage of all 19 tribes in Tripura.
- Village Committees: Establishing democratically elected village committees to decentralize power and ensure local governance reaches every “Para.”
Education, Health, and Infrastructure Boost
Positioning development as its primary poll plank, the BJP has promised a massive infusion of resources into the ADC areas to bridge the gap with the plains.
Infrastructure & Welfare Highlights:
- Medical & Technical Education: The establishment of a Medical College in Dhalai district and a Nursing and Paramedical Institute at Khumulwng.
- Education for Girls: Building specialized girls’ hostels in every district within the ADC areas to promote female literacy.
- Skill Development: Opening handloom and handicraft training centers in every zone to empower indigenous women and increase the number of “Lakhpati Didis” through Self-Help Groups (SHGs).
- Sports Excellence: Setting up a modern Football Academy and a Martial Arts Academy to nurture the natural athletic talent of tribal youth.
“New Horizons of Development”: CM’s Address
Addressing the gathering, Chief Minister Manik Saha asserted that the 29 points in the manifesto are not merely election promises but a “road map for history.”
”This manifesto reflects the pulse of the Janajati people. For years, the ADC areas remained underdeveloped due to a lack of vision. Through these 29 promises, we are opening a new horizon of development. Our focus is on transparency, infrastructure, and self-reliance. With the support of the ‘double-engine’ government, we are determined to build a drug-free and prosperous TTAADC,” the Chief Minister stated.
Confidence in a “Clear Mandate”
State BJP President Rajib Bhattacharjee echoed the CM’s confidence, stating that the people have already seen the impact of the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and other central schemes. He claimed that the BJP is poised to form the council government with a historic margin in the polls scheduled for April 12.
The release of the manifesto effectively intensifies the campaign war in the 28 constituencies, as the BJP seeks to wrest control of the council from the Tipra Motha Party.
