By Agartala Correspondent | Tripura 24.in AGARTALA | April 7, 2026
AGARTALA: Following the release of their high-profile manifesto earlier this week, the Tripura Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) held a strategic press conference today at the Congress Bhavan in Agartala. Addressing the media, senior leaders led by TPCC President Asish Kumar Saha and Congress In-charge Saptagiri Ulaka (MP), outlined the party’s final campaign blueprint for the TTAADC General Elections and the 56-Dharmanagar Assembly bye-election.
The conference emphasized the Congress’s role as the “guardian of the Sixth Schedule” and its renewed alliance with the Tripura People’s Party and Jan Manch.
The Dharmanagar Battle: Confidence in Chayan Bhattacharjee
A significant portion of the briefing was dedicated to the 56-Dharmanagar bye-poll, necessitated by the demise of former Speaker Biswa Bandhu Sen.
- The Candidate: The TPCC reiterated its full support for Shri Chayan Bhattacharjee, who was approved by the AICC earlier in March.
- Campaign Momentum: Saptagiri Ulaka announced that a massive bike rally and a central public meeting in Dharmanagar are scheduled for the coming days to consolidate the “pro-change” vote.
- The Goal: Congress leaders asserted that Dharmanagar would “deliver a shock” to the ruling BJP, signaling a revival of the party in North Tripura.
ADC Alliance: 27 Seats for Congress
President Asish Kumar Saha detailed the seat-sharing arrangement for the 28-seat TTAADC council.
The Alliance Structure:
- Indian National Congress: Contesting 27 seats.
- Tripura People’s Party: Contesting 1 seat.
- Jan Manch: Partnering for strategic support and ideological campaigning.
- Direct Funding: Advocating for direct central allocation of funds to the Council.
- Land & Forest Rights: Immediate implementation of the Forest Rights Act (FRA) to protect tribal holdings.
- Linguistic Equality: Pushing for the official recognition of Kokborok in the 8th Schedule.
- Employment: Creating a dedicated “ADC Recruitment Board” to fill thousands of vacancies in tribal zones.
