Agartala, Aug. 8 -- Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Kishore Debbarman on Friday distanced himself from controversial comments made by party activist David Murasing, who had blamed the Bengali community for crimes against Tiprasa (tribal) women.

Murasing, who is currently leading a march to New Delhi, had posted on social media on August 6, accusing the Bengali community of being responsible for rapes and murders of tribal women.

He also alleged that Bengalis were hindering the development of tribal communities and extorting money for Durga Puja donations.

These remarks sparked widespread condemnation, particularly from the Bengali community, which forms the majority in Tripura.

In response to the backlash, Debbarman issued a clarification...