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BPF Wins Majority in Bodoland Council, Ousts UPPL-BJP Alliance

The result reshapes alliances in Assam ahead of the 2026 assembly polls.

Overview

  • The State Election Commission confirmed the final tally: BPF 28 seats, UPPL 7, BJP 5, and Congress none in the 40-member council.
  • BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary is set to lead the Bodoland Territorial Council after winning Debargaon, while UPPL’s Pramod Boro won Goimari and lost Dotma.
  • Voter turnout reached about 78.4% of 26.58 lakh electors across Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri and Tamulpur, with no repolls ordered.
  • Counting began on September 26 under tightened safeguards, including second-level randomisation of counting personnel, special training and enhanced security.
  • Outgoing BTC chief Pramod Boro congratulated the BPF and pledged cooperation, as the BJP cited late-stage campaign disruption following Zubeen Garg’s death.