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BPF Wins 28 of 40 Seats, Set to Form Bodoland Council Government

Hagrama Mohilary is set to head the council, with the swearing-in expected in early October.

Overview

  • The BPF delegation led by Hagrama Mohilary met Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to stake claim, while outgoing chief Pramod Boro submitted his resignation.
  • Reports on the oath-taking differ, with earlier statements pointing to October 3 and later updates indicating October 5 in Kokrajhar.
  • Official results show BPF 28 seats, UPPL 7, BJP 5, and Congress none, reflecting declines for UPPL and BJP from their 2020 tallies.
  • The incoming administration has prioritized issuing land pattas to indigenous residents and creating dedicated funds, including a proposed Rs 100-crore youth corpus.
  • Mohilary invited the Governor and Chief Minister to the ceremony, signalled readiness to work with UPPL and BJP, and announced a Zubeen Garg memorial park and statue in Kokrajhar.