Agartala, September 16, 2025: Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma, founder of the Tipra Motha Party and a scion of Tripura’s royal family, has called for greater emphasis on Tripura’s history in the state’s educational curriculum. Speaking at a public gathering today, Debbarma stressed that children in Tripura have a right to learn about their own heritage, just as they study the histories of other Indian states like Bengal and Bihar.

Highlighting a longstanding educational gap, Debbarma pointed out that Tripura students receive little information about key aspects of their region’s past. “Nobody tells them who constructed the Mata Tripura Sundari Temple or about the contributions of Maharajas Amar Krishna, Birendra Kishore, and Bir Bikram Manikya,” he said. “Instead, the focus remains only on political figures.”

Debbarma further announced plans for the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC) to establish cultural complex centres across the state. These centres are intended to serve all indigenous communities, including the Chakma, Mog, Hrangkhawal, and Ranglong peoples, providing a platform for cultural preservation and education.

Framing his argument within the democratic ethos of India, he asserted, “If we are expected to learn about Bengal’s history, then they should also learn about Tripura’s history. If we need to listen to their stories, they must listen to ours.” He added, “India is for everyone. If anyone reacts, I will also react—because this is my democratic right.”

In addition to his focus on education, Debbarma urged indigenous communities to rise above political differences. “We should not think only about politics but also about our own community. The time has come for Tiprasa people to be united,” he remarked.

His speech reflects growing concerns over the preservation of tribal identity and cultural heritage in Tripura, as well as demands for more inclusive historical representation in schools.