Overview

• Multiple reports describe a largely violence-free build-up to the Bodoland Territorial Council elections scheduled for September 22.
• Launched in 2022 by BTR Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro, the programme focuses on psychological recovery and social cohesion across the region’s districts.
• Since 2023, more than 1,700 peace volunteers have been trained and over 15,000 people, including former insurgent leaders, have participated.
• Activities span mindfulness training, trauma therapy, healing circles and reconciliation forums, with public apologies by former NDFB leaders and inclusive initiatives such as a multilingual wordbook and planned community museums.
• Local residents and former militants say trust is returning, while parties including the UPPL and the BJP compete to claim credit for the peace dividend during campaigning.