Agartala: Representatives, including the Chief Executive Members (CEMs) of the 10th Sixth Schedule Areas of Northeast India, are set to meet with the Union Home Ministry to inquire about the current status of the 125th Amendment to the Indian Constitution.
On Saturday, a significant meeting took place in Delhi, led by Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, former chairman of Tipra Motha and a royal scion of Tripura, alongside representatives from the District Councils of the Northeast regions.
Pradyot emphasized the unified agenda and voice of the gathering, stating, “The primary goal of this meeting is to build up and strengthen the Autonomous District Councils, ensuring they are more effective and empowered to serve their communities. This collective effort aims to address common challenges, advocate for necessary policy changes, and enhance the governance and development of the Sixth Schedule areas.”
He further elaborated on their intention to seek clarity on constitutional amendments such as land rights and the 125th Amendment, which is currently pending in parliament.
“We all sat down and discussed that our problems are not being heard, so we need to ensure our voices are heard and we have to answer to our people. We all agreed and after having a long conversation, tomorrow we are going to meet the Home Ministry. We have already written a letter to the Home Minister of India, Amit Shah, with all the 10 Chief Executive Members signing the paper asking for the status of the 125th Amendment. We have to protect our land, and our people, and the Government of India has assured us. So we would like to know our position regarding this,” said Pradyot.
Additionally, Pradyot mentioned that he and Tipra Motha President BK Hrangkhawl will be meeting with AK Mishra, the Special Advisor of the Ministry of Home Affairs, to discuss the Tiprasa Accord.