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Pradyot: SC Hearing on Tripura VC Polls on Nov 3

  • By Thetripurapost Desk, Agartala
  • Nov 01, 2025
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The long-awaited hearing on the Tripura Village Committee (VC) elections is set to take place on Monday, November 3, in the Supreme Court of India, triggering intense political speculation across the state. The outcome of this case is expected to shape the political mood of Tripura’s rural heartland and could influence future electoral alignments in the state.

In a video message, TIPRA Motha chief Pradyot Kishore Deb Barman confirmed the date of the hearing, calling it a crucial step toward restoring democratic representation in the TTAADC (Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council) region. He further revealed that an alliance of tribal leaders from the northeastern states—Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, and Assam—is being formed to build a common platform for indigenous issues. As Pradyot put it, “Unity of the Northeast is the need of the hour.”

Significantly, Pradyot claimed that both the Union Home Ministry and the Tripura State Government are now on the same page regarding the tripartite agreement and the conduct of VC elections. This assertion suggests a possible softening of political tensions between TIPRA Motha and the ruling BJP, who have often been at odds over the question of “Greater Tipraland” and local governance autonomy.

However, opposition parties have accused the state government of deliberately delaying the elections to curb TIPRA Motha’s growing influence in the hills. They argue that the postponement reflects a calculated political strategy aimed at preserving the BJP’s administrative control over ADC areas.

Political analysts believe that both the TTAADC and Village Committee elections are key indicators of the state’s grassroots political sentiment. The results could redefine alliances and set the tone for the 2028 Assembly elections. If the Supreme Court directs the State Election Commission to begin preparations immediately, elections may be held as early as December or January.

However, if the Court raises concerns about administrative readiness or logistical constraints, the uncertainty is likely to persist—further prolonging Tripura’s rural political limbo.

In essence, Monday’s Supreme Court hearing is not just a legal matter—it is a litmus test for Tripura’s evolving political equilibrium, where questions of autonomy, tribal identity, and electoral accountability converge at a decisive moment in the state’s history.