Tripura CM Manik Saha
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Saha said he was closely monitoring the situation and had discussed the matter with BJP’s party president. Steps required under the law will also be addressed,” he said. Join conversation Share your thoughts in the comments Be respectful · TOI community guidelines Saha, however, said Hossain’s apology should also be considered. “If he made such remarks but later expressed regret, that should be considered as well,” he said.
“Any decisions made by the party will definitely be acted upon. Hossain allegedly made derogatory remarks about the food habits and lifestyle of tribal communities, including Tipra Motha functionaries, during campaigning. His comments triggered widespread condemnation and demands for disciplinary action. Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma demanded an apology, saying, “Our eating habits don’t change with who is in power. Opposition lawmaker Jitendra Chaudhury termed the remarks racist and offensive. Tribal Youth Federation (TYF) also lodged a complaint at West Agartala police station, seeking an investigation and legal action. Download the TOI App.
Agartala:Tripura chief minister Manik Saha on Thursday said BJP would take appropriate action over offensive remarks by party MLA Tafajjal Hossain against Tipra Motha Party and the tribal community, despite his subsequent apology.