The Assam cabinet will be expanded on Saturday with the induction of Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) MLA Charan Boro in the state council of ministers. Bodo is scheduled to be sworn in at a programme at Raj Bhavan here later in the day, officials said. The BPF, which had been supporting the ruling BJP-led coalition in the assembly without being a partner in the government, swept the recently held Bodoland Territorial Council elections. The swearing-in ceremony for the new minister will take place at 11 am at Raj Bhavan, according to an invitation issued by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations.
Assam cabinet set for expansion with likely induction of Bodoland People’s Front MLA Assam cabinet set for expansion with likely induction of Bodoland People’s Front MLA The BPF, which had supported the BJP-led coalition in the assembly without formally being part of the government, recently swept the Bodoland Territorial Council elections. Assam cabinet set for expansion with likely induction of Bodoland People’s Front MLA Assam’s cabinet is scheduled for expansion on Saturday, October 18, with a Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) MLA expected to join the ministry. The BPF, which had supported the BJP-led coalition in the assembly without formally being part of the government, recently swept the Bodoland Territorial Council elections.
The swearing-in ceremony for the new minister will take place at 11 am at Raj Bhavan, according to an invitation issued by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations. When asked about the details on the sidelines of a programme, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “There is one seat vacant in the cabinet. I can confirm the name after reaching the office.” This expansion will mark the fourth in Sarma’s tenure and is expected to be the last, with assembly elections scheduled early next year. Speculation suggests that one of the three BPF MLAs could fill the vacant position. The current cabinet includes 15 BJP members, including the Chief Minister, two from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and one from the United People’s Party Liberal.
