Pradyot Bikram Manikya DebBarma, the chief of TIPRA Motha, today announced the launch of a major initiative aimed at uniting the leaders and people of Northeast India under a common platform. Speaking in a Facebook Live session, the TIPRA Motha leader said that over the last 24 hours, he had been closely observing the public response to the announcement and was encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive reaction.
“For the last 24 hours, I have been quietly observing the reactions to our recent announcement regarding how all of us—individual leaders and parties—can come together to give a unified voice to the Northeast,” he said. “I wanted to see how the public would respond and how it would be received. I have reviewed a lot of feedback, and about 99% of people—from ordinary citizens, not just political workers—have responded positively.”
Pradyot said he chose to address the public personally through Facebook Live because he wanted to engage directly and hear the people’s thoughts on the initiative. 
The TIPRA Motha chief said that a committee would soon be formed, bringing together leaders from across Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Darjeeling, and Sikkim. Over the next 45 days, the committee plans to reach out to individuals from diverse fields, including politics, sports, music, law, media, engineering, business, and students, inviting them to join the movement and discuss their involvement.
“This committee will decide within 45 days on our guiding principles, ideology, and how we reach out to the people of the Northeast. We want to listen to their views, understand their aspirations, and integrate their emotions into this new political platform,” he said.
Pradyot said that this process would be genuinely democratic and consultative. “We are not trying to merely attract politicians who switch parties. We want well-meaning, committed individuals not just party loyalists,” he said.
The TIPRA Motha chief underlined that the initiative is aimed at addressing the region’s issues, not personal or party gains. “This will be a political entity, yes, but only if there is real commitment to improving our region. If we focus only on politicians, today they may join, but tomorrow they may leave. Our movement will not progress that way,” he said.
He added, “This initiative is for the people, for our communities, and for the survival and growth of our region. My people are more important than my party. Our region and country are more important than one party.”
Pradyot said that for decades, leaders from Delhi or other parts of India have been expected to solve the problems of the Northeast. “But how can they understand our culture, struggles, or aspirations? It is time we take responsibility ourselves,” he said. He highlighted that the region has long been sidelined in politics, education, and representation. “Our people face racial discrimination in other parts of the country, yet the national parties continue to ignore our issues. We need leadership that represents our voice and protects our interests,” he said.
He also spoke on the perception gap between Northeast India and other regions. “If South India or North India unites, it is celebrated. But when Northeast leaders unite, people question our loyalty. We are proud Indians, and we love our country and our tricolor. The Northeast deserves the same respect and recognition,” Pradyot said.
The TIPRA Motha leader stressed that the movement would focus on critical regional issues, including the protection of inner line permits, land rights, and expanding educational opportunities for the youth. “We cannot wait for leaders from elsewhere to act on our behalf. We need to be proactive, organized, and united,” he said.
He added that the Northeast is ready to come together to ensure its voice is heard. “This movement is the beginning of creating a strong, representative, and accountable political platform for our people,” he said.
Pradyot revealed that many leaders from Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Darjeeling, and Sikkim have already expressed interest in joining the initiative. He said he would personally speak to these leaders to involve them in shaping the platform. “Over the next 45 days, all leaders political or non-political, from any background will be approached to join and discuss their role. We want to build a movement that truly represents the people,” he said.
He said that the goal is to build a platform that goes beyond political ambition. “We are not just attracting politicians. We are attracting people who genuinely want to serve their communities and region. This is about creating a voice that cannot be ignored, and that reflects the aspirations and emotions of the people of the Northeast,” Pradyot said.
Throughout his address, Pradyot stressed the importance of regional unity and proactive engagement. “The Northeast has been marginalized for far too long. Now, it is time to come together and ensure our issues are addressed. This is about uniting our voices, protecting our interests, and building a future where our people are heard and respected,” he said.
He called upon citizens, professionals, and leaders across the region to actively participate in the movement. “We need everyone’s voice—whether you are from politics, business, education, or social work. Everyone who cares about the Northeast must join this effort,” Pradyot said.
The TIPRA Motha chief’s initiative signals a significant attempt to create a regional platform that can represent the aspirations of the Northeast in a comprehensive and organized manner. By involving people from multiple fields and backgrounds, the movement aims to move beyond traditional politics and focus on the real issues affecting the region.
“The Northeast is ready to unite, and this is just the beginning. Together, we can create a platform that is strong, accountable, and truly representative of our people. We cannot rely on others to solve our problems; we have to take responsibility ourselves,” Pradyot said.
