MLA Ranjit Debbarma Urges Union Home Minister to Implement Inner-Line Permit System in Tripura

MLA Ranjit Debbarma submitted a memorandum to the Union Home Minister requesting the implementation of the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) in Tripura, citing the 1993 Memorandum of Settlement with ATTF. He warned that rising illegal migration poses a threat to both Tripura and national security, urging urgent action from the Centre.

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In a strong and urgent appeal to safeguard national security and protect indigenous rights, Ranjit Debbarma, Member of the Legislative Assembly from Tripura, has officially submitted a memorandum to the Hon'ble Union Home Minister of India, demanding the implementation of the Inner-Line Permit (ILP) system in the state of Tripura.

The representation, dated 23rd July 2025, references a significant yet long-overdue provision in the historic "Memorandum of Settlement" signed on 23rd August 1993 between the Government of Tripura and the All Tripura Tribal Force (ATTF). Citing clause 2(e) of the agreement, Debbarma emphasized that the state government had committed to pursuing the introduction of the ILP system through the Centre.

“It was clearly mentioned that the State Government will insist on the Government of India to approve the demand for ILP. But sadly, even after 32 years, there has been no concrete action,” said Ranjit Debbarma in his appeal.

The legislator drew comparisons with Manipur, which successfully introduced the ILP in 2019, following the example of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram. Tripura, despite sharing an 856-kilometre international border with Bangladesh, remains without this critical regulatory mechanism, he noted.

He further warned that illegal migration continues unchecked, posing serious threats to both the internal security of Tripura and national integrity, and reiterated that the absence of ILP is a direct factor contributing to the demographic and security concerns in the state.

"Illegal infiltration in Tripura is increasing day by day due to the non-existence of the ILP system. It is now a national security concern," the memorandum stated.

The MLA has also marked copies of his appeal to:

• The Hon'ble Governor of Tripura

• The Hon'ble Chief Minister of Tripura

This development has sparked renewed discussion on the long-pending demand for Inner-Line Permit in Tripura, particularly among tribal communities and regional political outfits who have consistently voiced concerns over cultural and demographic imbalance.

As of now, there has been no formal response from the Ministry of Home Affairs or the state government. However, the issue is expected to gain further political traction in the coming days.

By Choba Tripura 

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