HAGRAMA MOHILARY
BPF will win 2 Lok Sabha seats in Assam, claims Hagrama Mohilary
"We had nominated candidates in four constituencies -- Sonitpur, Darrang-Udalguri, Barpeta and Kokrajhar. Out of these, we will surely win the Darrang-Udalguri and Kokrajhar seats," Mohilary said after casting his vote.
BJP ally UPPL leader seen lying on bed filled with Rs 500 notes in a viral photo
A photo has gone viral on social media showing a leader of Assam's UPPL reclining on a bed of Rs 500 notes, sparking controversy amid election season. Identified as Benjamin Basumatary, the image has raised concerns about UPPL's commitment to anti-corruption pledges. The UPPL is Bhartiya Janta Party's (BJP) ally in Assam.
Assam MLA Leho Ram Boro dies of Covid-19
Boro who fought on United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) ticket in the recently held assembly polls was elected from this constituency after Bodoland People’s Front’s (BPF) candidate from Tamulpu
Anticipating poaching, BPF shifts candidates to ‘undisclosed’ foreign locations
Anticipating poaching from rival camps, the BPF on Friday had asked all 11 of its candidates to assemble in Kokrajhar. They left for a foreign country on Saturday.
Assam: Bodoland witnesses fight of prestige unfolding between BJP and its former ally BPF
The verbal volley between the Assam finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Hagrama has resulted in Election commission banning Sarma for 48 hours after finding that his comments he violated the Model Code of conduct (MCC). Later the duration was reduced to 24 hours after the minister tender apology.
Assam: EC accepts Himanta Biswa Sarma’s plea, reduces ban on his campaign rallies from 48 hours to 24 hours
The Election Commission has reduced the debarment of campaign of Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to 24 hours from 48 hours. The move has come after the minister apologized for his comment to BPF leader Hagrama Mohilary for which the EC has ...
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Comments not related to election: Himanta Biswa Sarma tells EC after 48-hour ban
On Friday, the EC barred Sarma from campaigning for the next 48 hours in the ongoing assembly elections for his remark that Mohilary would be sent to jail through central probe agency NIA if he does "extremism" with rebel leader M Batha.
EC issues show cause notice to BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma
The notice to Sarma cited various provisions of the model code, including the one dealing with refraining from making unverified allegations against political rivals and, avoiding "corrupt practices" and offences under the election law, such as bribing of voters, intimidation of voters, impersonation of voters.
North Bank of Brahmaputra set to be key battleground in Assam election
In several seats in this North Bank belt, the Bodos and the tea tribes are the dominant voters and in a couple of consistencies, there is a substantial Gorkha vote share.
Assam: BJP ally Bodoland People's Front joins Congress-led alliance
BPF chairperson, Hagrama Mohilary, said in Guwahati, “Ousting the BJP, the alliance will secure absolute majority and form the government after the assembly polls. We will not need to borrow MLAs from other parties. We will not see a situation where elected persons are kept secretly in other states or hotels.”
Congress-led Grand Alliance expanded in Assam with inclusion of BPF, RJD
The Congress had earlier formed Grand Alliance with AIUDF, CPI, CPI(M), CPI(ML) and Anchalik Gana Morcha (AGM) to fight the Assembly polls against the BJP-helmed National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
Bodoland people's front severe ties with BJP and decides to join Congress led grand alliance: BPF chief
Congress along with All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), CPI, CPI (M), CPI (ML) and Anchalik Gana Morcha formed grand alliance for Assam polls.
Bodoland People's Front to contest in upcoming Assam assembly election
The BPF has decided to contest the polls alone despite offers from the Congress-led opposition alliance and regional front of two parties.
Assam Polls: Congress exploring possibilities of an alliance with BPF
The BPF is particularly miffed with the BJP as it had won more seats in the recent Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections but is unable to rule as the BJP has lent support to the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), thereby helping it secure a majority. This has spurred the BPF to weigh ties with anti-BJP parties for the assembly polls.
Bodoland People’s Front invites Tejaswi Yadav as chief guest for Bodoland Accord Day
The relationship between BPF and BJP have turned bitter and both parties fought the recently held elections in the sixth schedule council of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) separately. BJP has announced that it will fight elections of 2021 together with United People’s Party Liberal(UUPL), axing out the BPF.
PM Modi, BJP committed to fulfil promises made when Bodo Accord was inked: Amit Shah
The Congress, during its rule, could not quell violence and bring peace, "but it would not refrain from giving us advice", the top BJP leader said during his address here on the occasion of BTR Accord Day.
Bodoland Territorial Council: Guwahati HC orders composite floor test on or before Dec 26
Guwahati High Court has ordered composite floor tests in the newly elected sixth schedule Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) on or before December 26. Election to the 40 member council had resulted in fractured mandate with Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) emerging single largest party 17 seats.
BJP dumps its coalition partner in Assam, picks up new one to rule an autonomous body
BPF president Hagrama Mohilary said his party repeatedly appealed to the BJP to follow the "coalition" norms and help it to form a "government" in the BTC, but the BJP ignored the pleas.
Why militants and insurgents turn to politics, and the benefits of allying with them
Who decides who is an insurgent “eligible” to return to democratic politics and who is a terrorist who should be tried and possibly hanged?
Bodoland People Front chief Hagrama Mohilary may play key role in government formation
Mohilary is the key player in 2016 Assembly elections and can play a decisive role in next government formation.
BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary claims attempt to 'politically finish'him off
Hagrama Mohilary, chief of the regional party, has alleged that the state government is out to "politically murder" him.
Tribal groups field new party for Assam polls next year
The new front has been christened as the United People’s Front (UPF).
Nine Assam tribal bodies to float political party
Nine tribal and indigenous organisations have decided to form a political party and contest as many as 30 seats in the 2016 assembly polls.
Ruling Bodoland People's Front wins 20 seats in BTC polls, one short of majority
The Congress, which had won three seats in the 2010 polls, failed to win a single seat this time.
Bodoland Territorial Council polls: BJP confident of keeping its winning streak intact
The Congress party, which rules Assam, is trying to re-establish itself in Bodoland, while the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is seeking to extend its success.
Assam Assembly Speaker Pranab Kumar Gogoi takes PM's name in House over illegal immigrants issue
Gogoi said this when a noisy scene was created after AIUDF MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed objected to BPF MLA Pramila Rani Brahma's statement about existence of illegal immigrants in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts.
Bodoland Peoples Front ends 13-year alliance with Congress in Assam
"The present Congress government has not cooperated at all with us in all round development of the Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD).
Peace is retuning to Bodoland: Tarun Gogoi
The assembling together of thousands of people belonging to different communities is an indicator that peace has returned to BTAD areas.
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