Agartala, April 8 -- Tipra Motha Party supremo Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Wednesday launched a sharp attack on Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha, asserting that the party's "community power" would prevail over the BJP in the upcoming elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTAADC).

Addressing a rally, Debbarman said the elections were being fought to safeguard the TTAADC and protect the rights of indigenous people. He alleged that the ruling BJP was attempting to take control of the council using its resources. "This election is being fought to protect TTAADC," he said.

He also challenged the Chief Minister to a public debate, accusing him of targeting Tiprasa leadership. "You insulted me, you used harsh wor...