Agartala, Tripura, March 2 (HBTV): In a big development and a big win for Tipra Motha Party, also known as the Tipraha Indigenous Progressive Regional Alliance, the organization has signed a tripartite agreement with the government of India, and the government of Tripura on Saturday to address issues facing Tripura’s tribal people.      

As per the agreement, a joint working group or committee would be formed to work out and resolve all issues of Tripura’s indigenous tribal people related to their history, land and political rights, economic development, culture, identity, language, among others.                 

All stakeholders have been asked to refrain from resorting to any kind of protest to maintain an environment conducive for the implementation of the agreement.

The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha in Delhi.                     

After signing the pact, Shah said it was a historic day for Tripura. With this agreement, he said, the government has demonstrated its respect for history, and corrected mistakes; and by accepting today's reality, it is looking to the future.            

Stating that no one can change history, the Home minister said by learning the mistakes that have been committed and keeping in mind today’s realities, one can definitely move forward. He also acknowledged Tipra Motha, tribal parties, and organizations for their constructive role in this development.   

Meanwhile, TIPRA Motha Party chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma Chief expressed happiness at the government of India acknowledging the mistakes of the past and for looking forward to solving the problems of the indigenous people. The government has given an assurance that the tribal people’s language, economics, political aspirations, and their cultural history will be given importance, he said.