TIPRA Motha Urges ECI for Special Electoral Roll Revision in Tripura Over Illegal Immigration

NEW DELHI: In order to initiate a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Tripura, the TIPRA Motha Party on Wednesday formally petitioned the Election Commission of India (ECI), citing concerns over the integrity and accuracy of the voter lists amid rising illegal immigration.

TIPRA Motha leaders expressed grave concern in a detailed letter addressed to Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over the “significant demographic shifts” in the state, which they argue have led to the dilution of tribal voting strength and the inclusion of illegal immigrants in the electoral rolls.

“Tripura shares an 856-kilometre-long international border with Bangladesh, much of which remains porous and inadequately fenced. The unchecked influx of undocumented immigrants has not only disrupted the socio-economic balance of the region but also threatens the democratic rights of the Indigenous tribal communities,” the letter stated.

The party urged the ECI to model the revision exercise after the door-to-door verification campaign conducted in Bihar, ensuring a transparent and foolproof process. They emphasised the urgency of the matter, referencing the 2012 identification of over 1.48 lakh illegal voters—an issue they claim was never rectified despite recommendations by then Joint Election Commissioner Vinod Saxena.

“This is no longer just a Tripura-specific issue; it is a matter of national security, with serious implications for the democratic fabric of the country,” Pradyot Bikram Manikya, Founder of the TIPRA Motha Party and Chairman of TTAADC, warned.

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