Overview
- Bodoland People’s Front won 28 of 40 seats to reclaim the Bodoland Territorial Council, with UPPL taking 7 and BJP 5 as Congress drew a blank, according to the state election results.
- After meeting Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to stake claim, BPF named Hagrama Mohilary as legislature party leader and Rihon Daimary as deputy, while outgoing CEM Pramod Boro submitted his resignation.
- The swearing-in has been scheduled for October 5 in Kokrajhar after an earlier plan for October 3, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirming attendance and the governor expected.
- The incoming administration’s stated priorities include issuing land pattas to indigenous people, promoting social harmony, creating support funds for youth, women, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and establishing a Zubeen Garg memorial park and statue.
- Mohilary signalled openness to work with other parties including UPPL and BJP if they offer support, as rivals framed the result as a BJP setback and state leaders publicly pledged cooperation.