Archive · 12 Aug 2025
BJP Goes Solo in BTC Polls; Calls for United Bodo Front
In Assam, the BJP decided to run solo in the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections.
This move has prompted some Bodo groups to urge the Bodo People's Front (BPF) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), both regional parties, to join forces.
The UPPL currently leads the council with BJP support, but the BJP's recent comments on land rights have stirred up tensions, with some Bodo leaders feeling slighted.
While talks about a possible alliance are underway, it remains uncertain if the BPF and UPPL will unite before the elections.
BJP will contest the upcoming BTC elections independently, without an alliance.
Bodo groups are calling for BPF and UPPL to unite to safeguard Bodo rights.
The UPPL leads the BTC with BJP support, dethroning the BPF in 2020.
BJP leaders' statements on land rights have caused discontent among Bodo leaders.
Talks about unification between BPF and UPPL are unofficially ongoing.
- Who
- BJP, UPPL, BPF, and various Bodo organizations.
- What
- BJP will contest the BTC elections independently.
- When
- Campaigning is underway for the upcoming BTC elections expected in September.
- Where
- Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam.
- Why
- The BJP aims to win the elections independently, while Bodo groups want BPF and UPPL to unite to protect Bodo rights.
BJP
Bodo Organizations
Land Rights
BJP
Focusing on equal land rights for all communities.
Bodo Organizations
Concern about potential impact on Bodo community rights.
- Party
- BJP, UPPL, BPF
- Election
- BTC Elections
- Location
- Assam, India
- Current Council Leader
- UPPL
- BTC Formation Year
- 2003
- Council Members
- 46
