BPF Secures BTC Leadership: Hagrama Mohilary Welcomed by Governor

The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) staked its claim to form the next Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam. This follows a sweeping victory in the elections, with the party securing 28 out of 40 seats.

Led by party chief Hagrama Mohilary, the newly elected BPF representatives met with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Raj Bhavan. Mohilary was unanimously chosen by the party's policy-making body to head the next council.

Outgoing BTC chief Pramod Boro of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) resigned earlier in the day. The BPF, which led the BTC from its formation in 2005 until 2020, won this year's election decisively. The UPPL and BJP, who had jointly run the administration, won seven and five seats respectively.

(With inputs from agencies.)