Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha on Friday escalated his attack on the Tipra Motha Party, accusing it of corruption, misgovernance, and promoting a politics of fear ahead of the crucial TTAADC elections.

Addressing a rally at Gabardi Bazar in support of BJP candidate Moji Debbarma, Saha alleged that Tipra Motha had “looted development funds” during its five-year tenure in the Autonomous District Council, claiming that the party failed to deliver meaningful progress for tribal communities despite controlling the ADC.

Framing the upcoming elections as a battle between “development and disorder,” Saha asserted that the BJP represents stability and inclusive growth, while accusing Tipra Motha of fostering unrest and intimidation. “Politics based on force, fear, and misinformation cannot win public support,” he said, adding that voters are increasingly rejecting divisive agendas.

The Chief Minister also targeted Tipra Motha’s renewed push for “Greater Tipraland,” suggesting it was a strategic attempt to polarize voters. He emphasized that such demands hold no ground without democratic backing, reinforcing that “people have the final say in a democracy.”

Drawing a contrast with the BJP’s governance model under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Saha claimed that the central leadership has consistently prioritized tribal welfare and development, unlike previous regimes.

He further alleged that Tipra Motha was attempting to replicate a “culture of hooliganism,” comparing its tactics to those seen under the All India Trinamool Congress in other states. He accused the party of creating an atmosphere of fear by allegedly targeting ordinary citizens and disrupting daily life.

Urging voters to turn out in large numbers, Saha called on tribal communities to “vote fearlessly” and reject intimidation. He assured that both the government and the Election Commission would safeguard democratic rights, warning that any attempt to disrupt the electoral process would face legal consequences.

The speech signals an intensifying political contest in Tripura’s tribal regions, with the BJP positioning itself as the party of governance and stability, while portraying Tipra Motha as divisive and ineffective ahead of the ADC polls.