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Voting began at 7am on Thursday across 126 assembly constituencies under tight security arrangements, with voters queuing outside polling stations ahead of time at many places. Authorities said voters who arrive at the polling station before the voting ends at 5pm will be allowed to vote even after. Over 25 million voters are eligible to vote for 722 candidates, including 59 women, in the fray. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is contesting the election from Jalukbari, Congress state chief Ga ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) A voter turnout of 17.87 per cent was recorded in the first two hours of the assembly elections in Assam, where the BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is striving to reclaim a state it lost a decade ago. Polling began at 7 am for the 126-member assembly, and 17.87 per cent of the state's 2.5 crore voters exercised their franchise till 9 am, officials said. A total of 722 candidates are in the fray for the elections, which is large ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assam is all set to vote on Thursday (April 9) for the 126 assembly seats. The contest has unfolded as a direct fight between the chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress in the state. Sarma is aiming for a rare third consecutive term for the BJP-led alliance, while the Congress, led by Gaurav Gogoi, is attempting to regroup and convert anti-incumbency discontent into its electoral gain.In a 126-member assembly, where 64 seats mark the majority line, the outcom ...Read More >
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Assam election 2026: Assam is set to vote in a high-stakes Assembly election on April 9, with the political landscape witnessing a significant churn following the 2023 delimitation exercise. The redrawing of constituency boundaries has not only reshaped electoral equations but also led to crowded contests in several seats and forced many leaders to shift constituencies, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive battle. Assam election 2026 Assam will vote in a single phase across 126 constit ...Read More >
Mohilary's BPF is in an alliance with the BJP this time. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * In the Bodoland Territorial Region, the battle is primarily between Hagrama Mohilary and Pramod Boro * Mohilary's BPF is in an alliance with the BJP this time * Boro's UPPL is contesting solo Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Tamulpur/Udalguri: On one side stands Hagrama Mohilary, once a man of the gun, now a man of the ballot, whose very presenc ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 5 (ANI): The electoral battle in the Kokrajhar Assembly Constituency has reached a fever pitch as Assam prepares for polling on April 9. The constituency acts as the political barometer for the entire Bodo belt. Although the region is primarily inhabited by the Bodo tribal community, it has significant populations of Bengali-speaking Muslims, Rajbongshis, and Adivasis (Tea tribes). Located in the heart of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), control over Kokrajhar us ...Read More >
Assam elections: Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted Assam's transformation from instability to peace and progress under the BJP government. He credited peace agreements for lasting stability, especially in Bodoland. Modi urged party workers to focus on booth-level engagement, voter education, and showcasing development. Assam moved from instability and violence to peace, progress, and prosperity under the "double engine" BJP government over the last 10 years, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Police on Thursday paid tribute to IPS Ravi Kant Singh, an officer who was killed in Tinsukia in 1996 during operations against insurgent groups. In a post on X, the police said, "Remembering Ravi Kant Singh, IPS, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Tinsukia in 1996 while confronting extremism. His service demonstrated duty, integrity, and commitment." Singh had led multiple operations against ULFA hideouts across the Tinsukia district. On the day of his death, suspected ULFA mil ...Read More >
Guwahati: The BJP-led ministry in Assam is set for expansion on Saturday with the induction of a Bodoland People's Front (BPF) MLA -- cementing a renewed alliance that signals a strategic pre-poll realignment ahead of the 2026 assembly elections.CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "There is one seat vacant in the cabinet, which will be filled." The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 11am at Raj Bhavan, as confirmed by an official invitation from the directorate of information and public relations. ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], October 18 (ANI): Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya in the exercise of power vested in him under clause (1) of Article 164 of the Constitution of India administered the oath of office and secrecy to Charan Boro as a minister to state government at a solemn function held at Brahmaputra wing of Raj Bhavan in Guwahati on Saturday. Charan Boro is an MLA of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF). After the recently concluded BTC election, where BPF registered a landslide v ...Read More >
Guwahati: Ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly polls, the BJP government in the state has expanded its cabinet by forming an alliance with the regional party, the Bodoland People's Front (BPF). On Saturday, two-time Majbat MLA Charan Boro was sworn in as Minister of State in Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's Cabinet. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Boro. With this inclusion, the BPF, a strong political force in Bodoland, has joined the Natio ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has not yet finalised its strategy for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections, but a plan is expected to be outlined by December. At the swearing-in ceremony of BPF leader Charan Boro, Sarma stated, "In the 2026 polls, we will develop a collaborative approach because everyone seeks a stable government in Assam under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Though we haven't had detailed discussions ye ...Read More >
The state government plans to accelerate legal proceedings and appoint a dedicated special public prosecutor to oversee the case exclusively. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced after Thursday's cabinet meeting that he will formally approach Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar with the request. As per sources, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) is nearing the completion of its probe and plans to file the chargesheet soon after November. The decision comes amid recent unrest in Baksa distr ...Read More >
Guwahati: Fresh from a sweeping victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, Bodoland People's Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary announced on Sunday that his new council will take oath in Kokrajhar on October 5. This was decided after meeting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur on Sunday evening. Earlier, Mohilary announced that the swearing-in ceremony would be held on October 3. Mohilary, accompanied by newly elected BPF members, called on Governor Lakshman Prasad ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) has swept the elections to Assam's Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) from power. The BPF bagged 28 of the autonomous council's 40 seats, while the BJP and the UPPL secured five and seven seats respectively. BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary and UPPL president and BTC Chief Executive Member Pramod Boro were among the winning candidates. Both contested from two constituenc ...Read More >
In Assam, Bodoland People's Front (BPF) returned to power with a clear majority in the Bodoland Territorial Council Polls, winning 28 seats of the 40 member council. Ruling UPPL managed 7 seats, while BJP secured 5 seats in the final results. The counting commenced yesterday and the process completed today morning. The polling for the Council took place on 22nd of this month with 77.9 voter turnout. Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) comprises five districts- Kokrajhar, Baksa, Chirang, Udalguri a ...Read More >
Kokrajhar/Chirang, Sept 27: The Bodoland People's Front (BPF), a key constituent of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, stormed the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections in Assam, winning 28 of the 40 seats. Under the leadership of Hagrama Mohilary, the party significantly improved its tally from 17 seats in 2020, securing an absolute majority and restoring its dominance in the region. The United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) and the BJP, both alliance partners in the outgoing coun ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 27 (PTI) The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) led by Hagrama Mohilary swept the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) polls in Assam, winning 28 of the 40 seats, officials said on Saturday. The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and the BJP, alliance partners in the outgoing council, finished a distant second and third with seven and five seats respectively, down from their previous tally of 12 and nine. Mohilary won from Debargaon constituency, but lost the Chirangduar seat to his f ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 27 (ANI): The Hagrama Mohilary-led Bodoland People's Front (BPF) has registered a landslide victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections by winning 28 council seats and is set to form the next council. According to the results shared by the Assam State Election Commission, BPF has won 28 seats, while Pramod Boro-led United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) won 7 seats, and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) won 5 seats. Also Read | India Lampoons Pakist ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Bodoland People's Front (BPF), led by Hagrama Mohilary, secured a decisive victory in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections in Assam, winning 25 out of 40 seats as counting concluded on Friday. The State Election Commission is expected to address the media today with final updates. Pramod Boro, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of BTC and president of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), was visibly emotional during the proceedings but refrained from making a statement ...Read More >
In the Bodoland Territorial Council elections, Bodoland Peoples' Front (BPF) is leading in 19 of 40 seats, aiming for a comeback after five years. BJP leads in 13 seats, while UPPL is ahead in eight. Congress failed to win any seats. With the majority mark at 21, a fractured mandate is emerging, and BJP may back BPF to form the council government. After almost five years, Bodoland Peoples' Front (BPF) is looking to romp back to power in Bodoland Territorial Council. The regional party is leadin ...Read More >
The Bodoland People's Front (BPF), a former ally of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is poised to emerge as the single-largest party in Assam's Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections. The party was leading in 21 of the autonomous council's 40 seats, more than 12 hours after the counting of votes began at 8 a.m. on Friday (September 26, 2025). The results are expected by Saturday (September 27, 2025) morning, officials of the State Election Commission said. The ruling United People's Par ...Read More >
Guwahati: Hagrama Mohilary, current Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) candidate, surged ahead in the Debargaon constituency of Kokrajhar in Assam during the initial phase of vote counting for the fifth BTC elections. By noon, BPF maintained its lead with 19 seats, while BJP and UPPL each secured 9 seats. Congress had not won any seats, and other parties held 1 seat. By 10 am, Mohilary had secured 2,779 votes, placing him 659 votes ahead of Kampa Borgoya ...Read More >
Guwahati: The vote counting process for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election started this morning at 8 AM. Counting began at a total of 3,359 polling stations across five districts under the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Kokrajhar, Tamulpur, Udalguri, Baksa, and Chirang. Today, the fate of 316 candidates will be decided by over 2.67 million voters. The polls were held on September 22. As per initial trends, Bodoland People's Front (BPF) is leading in 3 seats where as BJP has take ...Read More >
Guwahati: The counting of votes for the fifth general elections of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam began at 8 am on Friday under tight security arrangements. The elections, held on September 22, saw 316 candidates contesting across 40 constituencies in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), which spans the districts of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Udalguri, Baksa, and Tamulpur. Kokrajhar district, which holds 12 of the 40 BTC constituencies, witnessed the highest number of candidates, 1 ...Read More >
Kokrajhar (Assam) [India], September 26 (ANI): Counting of votes for the fifth general elections of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) began at 8 am on Friday amid tight security. Kokrajhar district has 12 constituencies out of a total of 40 seats in the BTC. A total of 100 candidates contested elections in these 12 constituencies. Of these, 43 candidates contested from the Kokrajhar sub-division, 48 from the Gossaigaon sub-division, and one from Parbatjhora. Also Read | Kolkata Fatafat Re ...Read More >
Guwahati: BJP, which is independently contesting the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections with the objective of securing a majority and forming the council for the first time, is firmly committed to fostering peace, progress, and prosperity for the development of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), said CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, while launching the BJP manifesto for the polls on Friday.He emphasised that this marks a new chapter in the development journey of BTR. "We have got immense su ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 12 (ANI): Vice President CP Radhakrishnan on Friday assumed charge as the Rajya Sabha chairman, as per a release by Rajya Sabha secretariat. Vice President CP Radhakrishnan was administered the oath of office today by the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Also Read | BJP Slams AI-Generated Video of PM Narendra Modi and His Mother Heeraben As 'Disgusting and Shameful'; Bihar Congress Orders Internal Probe After Backlash (W ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 12 (ANI): The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Friday released its Election Vision Document for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) 2025 polls, outlining a roadmap to ensure peace, security, and development in the region. The document was unveiled at the State Party Headquarters in Guwahati in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and State BJP President Dilip Saikia. Also Read | BJP Slams AI-Generated Video of PM Narendra Modi and His Mo ...Read More >
GUWAHATI Several people were injured and vehicles damaged after supporters of two regional political parties clashed in western Assam's Kokrajhar, one of five districts in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), where elections to a tribal council are scheduled on September 22. Tension gripped a few villages in the Baukhungri constituency on September 9 after clashes broke out between supporters of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and the Bodoland People's Front (BPF). Baukhungri is on ...Read More >
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