Overview

• On August 7, Sarma led two major BJP rallies in Ramphalbil and Fakiragram, pledging to uphold tribal belts and blocks protections and announcing that seat-contesting decisions will be finalised by August 21.
• Assam Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary backed a possible BPF-UPPL alliance, proposing a 22-18 seat-sharing formula that could reshape coalition strategies for the 40-member council.
• The Asom Gana Parishad confirmed it will contest 10 BTC seats independently, emphasizing its aim to secure wins rather than challenge its NDA partners.
• On August 5, the Bodoland People’s Front unveiled its first 22 candidates—including president Hagrama Mohilary in Debargaon—as it seeks to stage a comeback after 2020 losses.
• Tribal activists and UPPL leaders condemned BJP proposals for equal land rights in sixth-schedule areas, warning such moves could erode constitutional safeguards for indigenous communities.