Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma is an Indian social activist, journalist, entrepreneur, and politician. |
He is the head of the royal family of Tripura and the 186th titular Maharaja of the state. |
In September 2019, he gained attention for breaking away from the Indian National Congress. |
In 2021, Pradyot founded the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), a regional political party. |
Media outlets dubbed him the "kingmaker" for his crucial role in the 2023 assembly polls in Tripura. |
Pradyot is proficient in several languages such as Hindi, English, Bengali, Khasi, and Kokborok. |
He has a deep affection for dogs and owns over a hundred dogs in his castle. |
Pradyot holds a stake in the Shillong-based Lajong Football Club. |
During his free time, he enjoys playing the guitar and has a collection of guitars signed by his favorite musicians. |
Occasionally, Pradyot indulges in drinking liquor. |
He has chaired both the North East Students Committee and the North East Regional Development Association (NERDA). |
Pradyot serves as a member of the governing council at Tripura Central University. |
While supporting the Indian Armed Forces, he advocates for abolishing the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Northeast India. |