Agartala, Aug. 3 -- The Indigenous People's Front of Tripura (IPFT), a partner in the BJP-led state government, has announced plans to stage a large rally in Agartala on August 23 to push for its long-standing demand for a separate Tipraland state comprising areas under the Sixth Schedule.

At the conclusion of the rally, the party will submit a formal demand draft to the Governor of Tripura, reaffirming its call for statehood, said IPFT General Secretary Swapan Debbarma.

Addressing the press, Debbarma also shared insights into the party's recent discussions with the Election Commission of India over the ongoing Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls.

He emphasized the need to include every genuine Indian citizen during the r...