Tribal Students' Union was founded by Aghore Debbarma on 19 and 20 August 1978 in a 2 days conference at Khowai Town Hall with 400 tribal delegates of the state. The founder president and general secretary was Aghore Debbarma and Rabindra Kishore Debbarma(prominent Kokborok writer).[4]
Flag
On a white background, there will be a five-pointed green star in the middle of flag, to the left of the star will be written transversely TSU in green. The width and height ratio of the flag is 3:2.
Foundation day
The Foundation day is celebrated on 19 August every year with due dignity and pays tribute to the martyrs.[5][6][7]
12 Sept 2017: TSU and SFI together win the college council election in all 22 general degree colleges and secured 751 seats out of 778 seats.[9][10][2]
6 Jan 2020: TSU held demonstration to protest against the violence in Jawaharlal Nehru University and demanded the resignation of Home Minister Amit Shah for “failing to protect” students.[13][14]
3 Aug 2022: TSU held a protest by blocking the road of Agartala city demanding the deployment of adequate teachers in all the schools across the state.[15][16]