The Tipra Motha Party (TMP), a BJP ally in Tripura, called on the Central government to pass an anti-racial law to protect Northeastern residents in India. TMP highlighted the need for such legislation to combat discrimination and violence faced by people from the Northeast. This appeal follows the tragic death of Angel Chakma, a student who was fatally attacked in Dehradun on December 9 and later succumbed to his injuries.
TMP leaders emphasized the urgency of enacting measures to address racism and prevent further atrocities against Northeastern communities. They specifically demanded stringent punishment for the perpetrators involved in Angel Chakma’s case. The party also criticized the delay in action by the Uttarakhand government and police, urging swift justice for the victim and his family.
TMP’s leader, Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, condemned the attackers’ racial slurs and violence against Angel Chakma. He underscored the importance of unity among Northeastern residents to combat racism and safeguard their interests. Additionally, he announced a reward for information leading to the arrest of the main suspect, who is believed to have fled to Nepal.
The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for justice from various political leaders, organizations, and communities across the Northeastern region. Leaders like Gaurav Gogoi, Lalduhoma, Conrad K. Sangma, and N. Biren Singh, along with student unions and civil society groups, have strongly denounced the attack on Angel Chakma and demanded strict action against the culprits.
