Meanwhile, Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma went ‘Live’ on Facebook and criticised his own party workers for the attack.A group of Tipra Motha workers attacked supporters of ally BJP at Asharambari in Khowai district of Tripura on Sunday, injuring nine saffron party workers and damaging scores of vehicles.Asked about the incident, an officer at the state police headquarters in Agartala said, “As per our latest reports, nine people were injured. A case will be lodged at the local police station and legal action will be taken.”Reacting to the attack, BJP tribal leader Bipin Debbarma said, “Our supporters and leaders were listening to PM Modi‘s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program, when they were attacked by hooligans from the Tipra Motha party who were armed with machetes, axes, and country-made guns. They intended to murder BJP supporters. At least 10 to 15 motorcycles were damaged in the incident, and two cars sustained heavy damage.”The tribal leader said a detailed report of the incident has been sent to Tripura Chief Minister Dr Manik Saha and state BJP chief Rajib Bhattacharya, and they have assured to bring the culprits to book and provide necessary treatment to the injured.Sunit Sarkar, Media In-Charge, BJP Tripura unit, told media persons that Tipra Motha minister Animesh Debbarma was looking into the matter. Animesh Debbarma is the local Asharambari MLA.Meanwhile, Tipra Motha supremo Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma went ‘Live’ on Facebook and criticised his own party workers for the attack.“I don’t want political violence in Tripura. If tribals keep fighting each other in the name of flags, one day flags will be all that’s left, land will be lost. You can do politics two months before the elections. Till then, keep thansa (unity) as tribals… Politics of violence will not give us anything,” Pradyot Kishore said.Story continues below this adPradyot Kishore then said that Naga people are united across party lines, but tribals in Tripura are not united.He also alleged that former CPM leaders are joining the BJP and the Tipra Motha and are trying to foment a crisis, and urged both parties to stay wary of such political elements.Speaking to indianexpress.com, he later said, “I don’t want our party’s name to be dragged into such conflicts. If anything, Tipra Motha and the BJP should come together and fight against illegal immigration from Bangladesh and Myanmar.”© IE Online Media Services Pvt LtdTags:Bharatiya Janata Party