BJP releases BTC Poll manifesto, promises full implementation of Bodo Accord

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on September 12 unveiled the Bharatiya Janata Party’s manifesto for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, highlighting full implementation of the Bodo Peace Accord and accelerated infrastructure development as the party’s main priorities.

At a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said the BJP is committed to fulfilling the Bodo Accord “100 per cent” and promised a “fresh push” to modern infrastructure in the BTC region. “We will build new infrastructure in BTC, establish new higher educational institutes, and also take a series of measures to empower our mothers and sisters,” he stated.

The manifesto, also described as the BJP’s Election Vision Document for the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) 2025 polls, outlines a roadmap aimed at peace, security, and development for the area’s 3.5 million residents. Published in Assamese, Bodo, and English, it highlights eight core commitments aligned with the aspirations of local communities.

Sarma said the region has already witnessed significant progress in recent years. The withdrawal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) from BTR, he noted, has created “an unprecedented era of security and stability.” Financial allocation to the region, which was Rs 100 crore in 2016, has risen to Rs 1,500 crore in 2025, reflecting the combined commitment of the state and central governments.

The Chief Minister emphasised that the BJP’s priorities include the full implementation of the Bodo Accord, ensuring equal rights for all communities, and introducing a new democratic process for electing representatives to the Bodoland Territorial Council. He also promised to strengthen connectivity by bridging rivers and improving transport infrastructure, boosting economic growth.

State BJP President Dilip Saikia said the party’s vision will ensure “equal rights and equal opportunities for all 26 ethnic communities residing in BTR” and stressed that transparent governance and timely implementation of flagship schemes will make Bodoland a model of peace, security, and prosperity.

The event featured the release of five election songs in Bodo, Assamese, Bengali, Adivasi, and Gorkha languages to celebrate cultural inclusivity. Key leaders present included Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, State BJP In-Charge Harish Dwivedi, Udalguri District BJP President Sunil Basumatary, and representatives from diverse communities of BTR.

Following the manifesto release, a major joining ceremony saw former AKRASU President and youth leader Biswajit Roy, along with several members of the Kamtapur Autonomous Council and hundreds from the Koch Rajbanshi community, formally joining the BJP. Saikia welcomed the new members, saying their inclusion strengthens the party’s commitment to serving the people of Assam and BTR with unity and renewed energy.

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