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BJP MLA under fire for remarks on Tripura’s indigenous people, their lifestyle

Debbarma said the MLA insulted indigenous Tiprasa people and urged an apology and an FIR after BJP leaders acknowledged the remarks were wrong.

Summary by Hindustan Times
TIPRA Motha party founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarma demanded the BJP MLA seek an apology from the people

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BJP MLA Tafazzal Hussain's comments on the food habits and lifestyle of the tribal community in Tripura have sparked controversy. Tipra Motha Party founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma has demanded a public apology from the MLA. Opposition leader Jitendra Chowdhury has also condemned the statement.

BJP MLA Tofazzal Hossain | A BJP MLA made controversial comments about the people of a state and their lifestyle. He said that since the birth of the tribal party, they sleep with pigs, raise pigs, and eat pigs. In this context, criticism has been poured on the BJP MLA.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
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