Overview

• The BTR Gorkha Samaj publicly endorsed the UPPL across 39 constituencies after assurances from Pramod Boro on land rights and representation, with support reserved for Gorkha candidate Raju Dhakal in Pasnoi Serfang.
• Overnight clashes in Kokrajhar led to injuries, vandalised vehicles and cross-FIRs from UPPL and BPF workers, with police seizing six vehicles and launching an investigation.
• BPF leaders reported the induction of roughly 595 former UPPL and BJP workers in Thuribari, signaling fluid local loyalties ahead of the September 22 vote.
• The BJP escalated its campaign centered on development and land pattas, as a party spokesperson projected a decisive role for the party and the chief minister described the BJP as a serious contender.
• UPPL and BPF intensified rallies and sharpened attacks, with large turnouts in ST-reserved seats and crowded fields in some non-ST constituencies complicating the contest.