BPF Sweeps Bodoland Territorial Council Elections, Hagrama Mohilary Set to Reclaim Leadership

The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), under the leadership of Hagrama Mohilary, clinched a commanding victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections in Assam, securing 28 of the 40 available seats. The final results, announced late Friday, underscored BPF’s dominance as vote counting wrapped up across the region.

The State Election Commission is slated to provide official updates in a press conference later today. Meanwhile, Pramod Boro, the outgoing Chief Executive Member (CEM) of BTC and head of the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), appeared emotional during the proceedings but declined to comment.

The ruling UPPL-Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) coalition struggled, with UPPL winning 7 seats and BJP securing 5. The Congress, despite a vigorous campaign led by Gaurav Gogoi, failed to capture a single seat. The Gana Suraksha Party also drew a blank in the final tally.

Vote counting extended into the late hours, with BPF candidates surging ahead in multiple constituencies by the afternoon, solidifying their lead. Celebrations broke out across Baksa, Chirang, Kokrajhar, Tamulpur, and Udalguri districts as BPF supporters took to the streets, marking their party’s resounding success.

Hagrama Mohilary is expected to be unanimously elected as the Chief of the Bodoland Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) over the weekend, ending Pramod Boro’s five-year tenure as CEM. The elections, held on September 22, saw an impressive voter turnout of over 78% among the 2.6 million registered voters across the five BTC districts.

This victory marks a significant turnaround for BPF, which had governed the region for 17 years until 2020, when it lost power to the UPPL-BJP alliance. Contesting independently this time, after past alliances with both Congress and BJP, BPF’s triumph signals a shift in Bodoland’s political dynamics. Political analysts suggest this outcome could reshape tribal voting trends in western Assam ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

While BJP leaders have expressed willingness to explore future partnerships, BPF appears confident in governing solo, with plans already underway to prioritise infrastructure development, education, and job opportunities for the youth. Jubilant supporters celebrated with traditional dances and feasts in Kokrajhar and Udalguri, while UPPL leaders pledged to regroup and strategise for future contests.