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Agartala: Tipra Motha MLA Paul Dangshu is fighting back after the Tripura Legislative Assembly rejected his submissions for the upcoming Monsoon Session. The session starts August 27. Dangshu wants to know why the administration silenced questions that cross community and caste lines.
He argues these inquiries aim to boost government accountability and push for systemic change. The rejected list includes a request for a Uniform Transfer Policy for state employees. He also pushed for a plan to fix the shortage of teachers in elementary and secondary schools. Another blocked query sought hard data on residential and agricultural land pattas issued across all districts and subdivisions over the last five years.
The assembly also blocked his query regarding the Tiprasa Accord 2024. This tripartite agreement involves the Government of India, the Government of Tripura, and TIPRA Motha. It focuses on the rights and development of the Indigenous Tiprasa community. Dangshu claims the silence on these topics hurts public trust. He noted, "Elected representatives must be given an opportunity to raise issues concerning public welfare and government accountability."
Legislators have a job to do. They represent the voters who put them there. Dangshu expects the democratic process to function by providing clear answers on governance. He insists officials must stop prioritizing political affiliations over the public good.
Updated at 25th August 2026 at 1:49am
Dangshu escalated his critique on Monday via social media. He publicly blasted the decision to spike his inquiries, firing a direct shot at the parliamentary process. He demanded to know, "How spineless can someone in parliamentary proceedings and departments be, disallowing important questions that are submitted, seeking answers and accountability on behalf of millions, irrespective of caste or creed?"
The legislator suggested that political titles eventually fade and that representatives will one day look back on their careers, weighing their legacy against the trust voters placed in them. Despite his public outcry, neither assembly authorities nor the involved government departments have issued a response regarding why his specific questions were spiked. The state administration remains quiet as the August 27 start date looms.
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