Guwahati: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha has accused the opposition Tipra Motha of misleading the indigenous people by demanding a separate state for tribals.
Saha said that the BJP-led government will spend Rs 5000 crore for the welfare of the indigenous people, and not Rs 600 crore as claimed by the Tipra Motha.
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He said that the demand for a separate state is a ploy to divide the people and that the state will not be developed leaving behind its indigenous people.
Tipra Motha has been demanding a separate state for indigenous tribals which has been gaining momentum in recent years.
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The BJP on the other hand is seen opposed to the demand for a separate state.
Its leaders had accused the Tipra Motha of using the issue for political gains.