Minister meets TUIRPC to resolve long pending issues

Agartala, Mar 04, 2025, By Our Correspondent

Agartala: Mar 04: Surrendered militants in Tripura, who have returned to normal life following various government assurances, continue to press for the fulfillment of promised benefits. Despite their reintegration into society, many of the assurances made to them have not yet been met. In addition to their original demands, the surrendered militants have raised new concerns, leading to multiple roadblocks on the national highway as a means of protest. On February 25, they blocked the Baramura road, presenting 21 demands, which included issues related to accommodation, education, and legal matters.

In response to these ongoing concerns, the administration, through Minister Bikash Debbarma of the Janajati Welfare Department, scheduled a meeting with the surrendered militants. The meeting, which took place on March 4 at Mahakaran, aimed to address these unresolved issues. During the meeting, the TUIRPC (Tripura United Indigenous Revolutionary People's Council), a group representing the surrendered militants, laid out their key demands.

The main concerns highlighted by the surrendered militants included the need for proper housing arrangements as promised, government support for their children's education up to the higher education level, and the withdrawal of all criminal cases against them. Minister Bikash Debbarma acknowledged the demands and assured the militants that the government would look into the possibility of resolving these issues. He also discussed the matters with officials from various state departments present at the meeting.

The administration’s response indicated a willingness to address the grievances of the surrendered militants, though it remains to be seen how swiftly and comprehensively the government can fulfill the promises made to them. The continued protests suggest a sense of frustration among the militants over the lack of progress in addressing their concerns.