In a significant development in Kokrajhar, former president and chief advisor of All Koch-Rajbongshi Students' Union (AKRASU), Arun Kumar Roy, along with 32 ex-members of the AKRASU, officially joined the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL).
The joining ceremony took place at the UPPL headquarters in Kokrajhar town, where Bodo Territorial Region (BTR) chief Pramod Boro graced the event. Among the new members were AKRASU Assistant Secretary Raju Rai and Kokrajhar District AKRASU Vice President Brindaban Roy.
Speaking on this occasion, Arun Roy expressed optimism about addressing the developmental needs and struggles of the Koch Rajbongshi community through political means after joining UPPL.
The event was attended by MLA Lawrence Islari, BTR Member of Council Legislative Assembly (MCLA) Madhav Chhetri, and several top leaders of the UPPL party, signifying a significant boost to the party's strength and outreach in the region.