17/05/2026
Letters from a Different Political Era Resurface, Highlighting Concern for Tripura’s People.
Agartala, May 17: Rare historical letters exchanged between former Tripura Chief Minister Nripen Chakraborty and former Member of Parliament Maharani Bibhu Kumari Debi have resurfaced, offering a glimpse into a period when political leaders across ideological lines maintained mutual respect and placed public welfare above partisan interests.
The letters, dated April 29, 1992, were recently shared by a family member Royal Scion Pradyot Bikram Manikya DebBarma who said the documents were handed down by their mother. The correspondence reveals Chakraborty writing to Maharani Bibhu Kumari Debi regarding atrocities against women in Tripura and urging collective action for justice and protection of the people.
In the letter, Nripen Chakraborty enclosed a report submitted to the National Women’s Commission concerning incidents of violence against women in Tripura. Despite being from different political and social backgrounds, Chakraborty addressed the Maharani with respect and appealed to her conscience and public responsibility.
Referring to her royal lineage, he wrote that as a daughter of Tripura’s Maharaja family — regarded as custodians of the state’s traditions, culture, and civilized values — she would be deeply disturbed by the incidents if even part of the report proved true.
The former Chief Minister also expressed concern over what he described as the helplessness of ordinary people amid political inaction. He urged that the issue be raised in Parliament so that society could unite “in defence of humanity.”
The resurfaced letters have sparked reflection among many in Tripura on the contrast between past and present political culture. Pradyot notes that despite sharp ideological differences during that era, leaders often maintained decorum, dialogue, and a shared commitment to the welfare of the people. "My mother just handed me these letters from the late CM Nripen Chakraborty where there is a correspondence between them about the welfare and protection for the people of Tripura. There was a time when political parties maintained decorum and respect. Alas today we have all put party above our peoples interest", he said in the social media post.
The documents stand as a reminder of a political tradition where public interest, dignity, and mutual respect frequently took precedence over party lines — a contrast many feel is fading in today’s increasingly polarized environment.
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