Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms BTC elections before Durga Puja 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that elections for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) will be conducted before September 30, ensuring the process is completed ahead of the Assembly elections. 

Speaking to the media, Sarma expressed confidence that the elections would be held before Durga Puja.

"The BTC elections will be held before September 30 so that the process ends well in advance of the Assembly elections. We are confident that the elections will take place before Durga Puja," Sarma stated.

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Addressing queries about the BJP's alliance with the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), the Chief Minister emphasized that the decision would be based on discussions between UPPL leader Pramod Boro and Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia.

"The entire decision regarding the alliance will be taken based on the understanding between Pramod Boro and Dilip Saikia," Sarma remarked, indicating a collaborative approach toward forming alliances for the elections.

"If contesting together ensures more seats, both parties will proceed jointly. However, if contesting separately yields better results, they will go their separate ways," said the Chief Minister, highlighting a pragmatic approach to the alliance.

The BTC elections are scheduled to take place by September, with a possibility of a slight delay of about a week or ten days. Dr. Sarma reaffirmed that both BJP and UPPL, as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), will remain partners in driving development in the region.

The announcement marks a crucial step in the political calendar for the BTC, which governs the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and represents a significant segment of Assam's administrative and political landscape.