Two political leaders in Tripura, Gautam Buddha Debbarma and Gauranga Rudrapaul, have been summoned by police after being accused of making communal remarks. The incidents have sparked controversy and raised concerns about rising tensions in the region.
Gautam Buddha Debbarma, the Tipra Motha Party (TMP) block president of Charilam, is facing backlash after a video surfaced on social media in which he allegedly threatened that “Bengalis will have to flee from Bishramganj.” In the video, Debbarma can be heard saying, “It is not 1980, it is 2025. If you can bring 200 people with sticks, we can also do the same with 500 people wielding swords.” The video quickly went viral, leading to swift action from authorities.
A suo motu FIR was lodged against Debbarma, and he has been directed to appear before police by Tuesday. The case has been registered under sections 196(a), 352, and 353(V) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). Meanwhile, Gauranga Rudrapaul, a leader of the Amra Bangali group, has also been booked for allegedly making provocative remarks during a rally in Agartala where he claimed Bengalis in Tripura are “sons of the soil” and not outsiders.
Both leaders have been asked to appear for questioning by Tuesday, and police have assured that they will take legal action against them for their remarks. The incidents have raised concerns about the potential for further communal tensions in Tripura.
While police have taken action based on the complaints filed against the leaders, it is important to note that the authenticity of Gautam Buddha Debbarma’s viral video could not be independently verified by PTI. The situation remains fluid, and authorities are closely monitoring the developments.
