CPI(M) and Tipra Motha's Togetherness : Dhanpur Political Development Signals Emerging Shift in Tripura’s Tribal Politics
By Our Correspondent
Agartala, October 8, 2026
A recent political development in Dhanpur has brought renewed attention to the changing dynamics of Tripura’s rural and tribal political landscape, with the coming together of CPI(M) and Tipra Motha supporters at the grassroots level emerging as a significant development in the state’s political discourse.
The development took place at Uttar Dhanichhara village under Dhanpur, where supporters of the two parties reportedly came together in a joint political programme. The event has attracted attention because it involved cooperation between political forces that have historically maintained separate organisational and electoral identities in Tripura.
In the North Dhanichhara ADC Village Council election results, the BJP secured four seats, the CPI(M) won three seats, and the Tipra Motha secured two seats. Following the results, CPI(M) and Tipra Motha candidates have decided to come together to form the Village Committee. To inform local residents about the decision, the candidates of the two parties have already organised a joint rally in the area.
According to the details emerging from the programme, the political gathering was attended by local leaders, workers and supporters associated with both CPI(M) and Tipra Motha. The meeting reportedly focused on strengthening coordination at the grassroots level and discussed the political situation prevailing in the rural areas of the state.
The development assumes significance against the backdrop of recent political changes in Tripura, particularly in the tribal and rural belts. The political landscape in these areas has witnessed considerable competition among the BJP, Tipra Motha, CPI(M), Congress and other political organisations. The latest development in Uttar Dhanpur has therefore drawn attention to the possibility of greater coordination among opposition forces at the local level.
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