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BPF to Form BTC Government as Mohilary Sets Oct 5 Oath in Kokrajhar

With 28 of 40 seats, the party says its first priority is issuing land pattas.

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Overview

  • After staking claim at Raj Bhavan, Hagrama Mohilary said Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya assured attendance at the Oct 5 swearing-in in Kokrajhar.
  • Outgoing CEM Pramod Boro resigned on Sept 28, and the UPPL named Khampa Borgoyari Leader of Opposition with Wilson Hasda as chief whip.
  • The Assam State Election Commission result shows BPF 28 seats, UPPL 7, BJP 5, and Congress none in the 40-member council.
  • Mohilary invited CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to the ceremony and signalled readiness to work with UPPL and BJP; the CM confirmed he will attend.
  • The incoming council outlined priorities including land pattas, dedicated welfare funds for youth, women, the elderly and persons with disabilities, and a memorial park and statue for Zubeen Garg in Kokrajhar.