The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has formally ended its alliance with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), citing deep and irreconcilable ideological differences with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Speaking to the media in Kokrajhar, UPPL Vice President Dr. R.N. Sinha said that longstanding ideological disagreements with the BJP forced the party to adopt an independent political path. This move comes soon after the party released its first list of candidates, indicating its readiness to contest the upcoming elections on its own.
Dr. Sinha stated that the UPPL will field candidates in all 15 constituencies of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). He expressed confidence that the party could win at least 11 seats in the region, while also aiming to secure three additional seats outside the BTR.
On March 16, the UPPL announced its first list of candidates for seven constituencies for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, scheduled for April 9 under the supervision of the Election Commission of India. The announcement came after the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct, as political activities intensified across the state.
According to an official statement, party president Pramod Boro approved the candidates based on recommendations from the party’s Central Working Committee and Core Committee. Boro will contest from the 43 No. Tamulpur (ST) constituency.
The list includes Aninda Basumatary (Gossaigaon), Raju Kumar Narzary (Dotma), Lawrence Islary (Kokrajhar), Nerswn Boro (Bhergaon), Dipen Boro (Udalguri), and Kamalsingh Narzary (Bijni).
The list was officially issued by UPPL General Secretary (Administration) Raju Kumar Narzary.
The UPPL’s exit from the NDA and its decision to contest independently is likely to significantly impact the political landscape of Assam, particularly in the BTR, where regional identity and aspirations play a crucial role. With shifting alliances and evolving strategies, the upcoming elections are expected to be highly competitive.
