The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has begun laying out its roadmap for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with party president Pramod Boro indicating that key political decisions will be taken after Magh Bihu.
Speaking to reporters at Kajalgon in Chirang district, Boro said the party is currently holding internal discussions and consultations at different levels. He made it clear that no final decisions have been taken yet and that the party would move forward only after detailed organisational deliberations.
Outlining the party’s election plans, Boro said the United People’s Party Liberal is preparing to contest 15 Assembly seats within the Bodoland Territorial Council area. In addition, the party is also looking at contesting between eight and ten seats outside the BTC region in the forthcoming elections. 
On questions regarding possible alliances, Boro said the UPPL remains part of the National Democratic Alliance. He clarified that while discussions are ongoing within the party, no one-to-one talks have been held with any political party so far, including the Indian National Congress. He added that a central session and party meeting will be held soon, after which the UPPL’s political stand will be formally announced.
Boro also said the party is preparing its election strategy by focusing on issues related to language, culture and identity of 26 ethnic communities. He added that land rights, self-identity and long-term protection of indigenous interests will remain key points in the UPPL’s political agenda.
Taking a sharp dig at former BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary, Boro alleged that peace and stability in the Bodoland Territorial Region have worsened within two months of Mohilary returning to power. He claimed that during the UPPL’s five-year tenure, activities such as open gambling, illegal lotteries and violent incidents were fully controlled, even during fairs and festivals.
Boro alleged that such activities have resurfaced in recent months and said people in the region are witnessing the changes themselves.
