Agartala, March 02: The central government, Tripura government and TIPRA Motha has signed a tripartite agreement to address the issues of indigenous people in the state.

The pact was inked in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Delhi. According to the Union Home Minister, the agreement reflects the government's commitment to rectifying historical injustices and embracing the realities of the present to pave the way for a brighter future.
Addressing the media, the Union Home Minister said that Tripura government has always made several efforts for this.
He said that in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream of a Viksit Bharat, Tripura will also be committed to make its contribution and also have its share and will move forward as a Viksit Tripura.
The Home Minister said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Modi, Ministry of Home Affairs has made efforts to give shape to vision of an insurgency-free, dispute-free and violence-free Northeast. 
He noted that due to several agreements by Modi Government, around 10 thousand people have given up arms and joined mainstream, which has resulted in creation of an environment of development.
Shah said that be it Bru-Reang agreement or border agreement, it all started with Tripura and today again it is an agreement for Tripura. He said that in 2019 NLFT (SD) agreement, in 2020 Bru and Bodo agreements, in 2021 Karbi-Anglong agreement, in 2022 Tribal agreement and Assam-Meghalaya border agreement, in 2023 Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border agreement, Dimasa agreement UNLF and then ULFA agreement have taken place. He said that Modi government has worked to end struggle of people by talking to them through 11 different agreements related to borders, identity, language and culture. Shri Shah said that with today’s agreement, Tripura has moved forward to become a dispute-free Tripura. He said that now you do not have to struggle for your rights and the Government of India will come forward to develop a system which will protect rights of all.
Earlier, the leader of TIPRA Motha, Pradyot Debbarma, had resorted to a 'fast-unto-death' protest, demanding a permanent resolution of the issues confronting indigenous peoples.
Shah said that the government's dedication to peace and stability in the Northeast, citing the signing of 11 peace and boundary settlement agreements under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership.
He announced that the peace pact with the insurgent group National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) marks a significant step forward and will be the final one before the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha, who attended the event in Delhi, on Saturday said that the present state and Central government aims to stand with the people, not by creating problems, but by resolving them.
Addressing a press conference, Dr. Saha said that the tripartite agreement was signed today in Delhi in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, focusing on the implementation of various constitutional rights for indigenous people.
"Today marks a historic day for Tripura. This agreement holds immense significance at present. Tipra Motha has been actively engaging with the State and Central Governments for a long time to address their issues. Discussions have taken place on numerous occasions, and finally, the historic day has arrived," said Dr. Saha.
He emphasized the government's commitment to maintaining peace and harmony in Tripura, expressing the intention to be with the people by solving problems rather than creating them.
The Chief Minister extended his gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Tipra Motha Founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma for their roles in signing the agreement.

He said that February 2, 2024, indeed marked a historic day for Tripura with the signing of a tripartite agreement addressing the overall welfare of the people. The agreement involved the Central Government, Tripura Government, and Tipra Motha.
During the press conference, Dr. Saha highlighted the Central Government's commitment to advancing development by establishing peace in the Northeastern states.
 "Prime Minister Narendra Modi has prioritized the development of the Northeastern region, recognizing that the country's progress is tied to the development of the region. Today's tripartite agreement is a significant step toward building Ek Tripura Srestha Tripura through collective efforts nationwide," said Dr. Saha.
He acknowledged the efforts of the Prime Minister and the Union Home Minister in restoring peace to the Northeastern states, which were previously affected by extremism.
Dr. Saha emphasized that the historic agreement addresses issues related to history, land rights, political rights, economic development, identity, culture, and language of the people of Tripura.
 "The agreement also outlines the formation of a joint working group, based on mutual consent, to respectfully implement solutions to various problems faced by the indigenous people. Additionally, to maintain a conducive environment for agreement implementation, parties involved are urged to refrain from any form of protest or demonstration," he added.