AGARTALA, March 26 (TIWN): Tripura’s Royal Family of the Manikya dynasty which had been always associated with National Congress, was not directly connected with state politics much for last few years.

Queen Bibhu Devi, addressed by people as Rajmata was a leading Congress figure in state earlier, but quitted direct involvement in politics for long. 

This year, Congress has announced Pradyot Manikya, the Royal scion as State Congress President observing his influence on the state youths, but the unpredicted face which has been introduced this time is the entry of Pradyot Manikya’s sister Princess Pragya Deb Burman (also known as Pragya Devi).

Pragna Deb Barman has filed nomination today for the East Tripura seat amid massive support from the indigenous people, followed by a huge rally. (East Tripura is reserved ST seat).

Pradyot Deb Barman as the State Congress President has accompanied his sister Pragya Deb Barman while filing the nomination.

When statewide anti-BJP wave on peak followed by year-long deprivation and misruling, Royal family has come forward to contribute in that wave, which has been appreciated by State Congress supporters.  

Tripura Congress has completed its nomination submission process with Princess Pragya Devi, also known as Pragya Dev Burman has submitted her nomination submission process.

 Pragya Deb Barman is contesting from East Tripura seat.

On yesterday, Congress West Tripura MP candidate Subal Bhowmik also had submitted nomination.

Pragya Deb Barman while addressing media, expressed confidence of her winning along with Congress’s winning across India.

Tripura Election will be held in two phases : April 11 (West Tripura) and April 18 (West Tripura).