‘Erasure of CM’ from BPF’s posters raises eyebrows in Assam
The Hindu·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
The Bodoland People's Front allegedly removed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's photo from campaign posters in Muslim-dominated areas across Assam's Bodoland Territorial Region. The move follows the party's March seat-sharing deal with the BJP. Political analysts attribute this to Muslim voter concerns about the alliance, as Muslims form the second-largest voting bloc in the region. The BPF secured victory in September 2025 BTC elections with significant Muslim support but faces potential backlash.
Key Entities
Bodoland People's Front (BPF)Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Chief Minister Himanta Biswa SarmaBodoland Territorial Region (BTR)United People's Party Liberal (UPPL)Muslim voters in AssamAssam elections 2026