Archive · 7 Sep 2025
Chirang Gears Up for Intense BTC Elections
Chirang in Assam is getting ready for a big election with 56 people running for office in 7 areas.
Some candidates dropped out, changing the final list of people running.
Officials are organizing the elections.
The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) is criticizing the current leaders, saying they did not do what they promised.
The BPF says that they want the people to trust them again, they say they will win because many people are supporting them.
There are almost 400,000 voters in the district.
56 candidates will contest the upcoming BTC elections across seven constituencies in Chirang.
Six candidates withdrew their nominations.
The final constituency-wise numbers have been released.
Campaign rhetoric has intensified, with BPF criticizing the ruling UPPL.
Chirang is anticipated to have an intense contest for the BTC elections.
- Who
- Candidates, District Election Officer, Voters
- What
- BTC elections preparations, candidate withdrawals, and campaigning
- When
- Elections scheduled for September 22, with withdrawals on Saturday
- Where
- Chirang district, Assam
- Why
- To contest in the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections
Bodoland People's Front (BPF)
United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)
Performance in Office
Bodoland People's Front (BPF)
The UPPL has failed to deliver on promises and development; farmers, students received no support.
United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)
N/A
- District
- Chirang
- Total Candidates
- 56
- Constituencies
- 7
- Voters in District
- 3,98,643
- Withdrawals
- 6