The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on August 31 announced its final list of nine candidates for the upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, completing its roster for all 40 constituencies. The elections are scheduled for September 22, with results to be declared on September 26. The final list, approved by APCC president Gaurav Gogoi, includes: Parbatjhora: Sahen Chandra Brahma, Guma: Abu Bakkar Ali, Srirampur: Rafikul Islam Sheikh, Debargaon: Mohini Mohan Basumatary, Kajalgaon: Sanjib Warie, Sobaijhar: Binimoy Basumatary, Thuribari: Zamser Ali, Goreswar: Bhebendra Nath Swargiary, Pasnwi Serfang: Petrus Bagh.
This announcement follows the release of the party’s first list of 31 candidates, covering constituencies across Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Tamulpur districts. Prominent names in the first list included Ranchana Basumatary (Jamduar), Rananjay Narzary (Soraibil), Kwrwm Mushahry (Kachugaon), Dwimu Roje (Dotma), Sunil Narzary (Baukhungri), Abhinash Brahma (Manas Serfang), Safiur Rahman (Mathanguri), Dharmeswar Baro (Mushalpur), Rumi Singh Mushahari (Goibari), and Swarangsha Daimari (Rowta). In a last-minute development, Sahar Ali was replaced by Dr. Husna Ara Begum as the Congress candidate for Fakiragram, following a directive from APCC president Gaurav Gogoi.
With this final announcement, the party has fielded candidates across all 40 constituencies, setting the stage for a high-voltage multi-cornered battle against the ruling UPPL, BJP, and BPF. Election Timeline and Voter Details- Last date for filing nominations: September 2, Scrutiny of nominations: September 4, Deadline for withdrawal: September 6, Polling day: September 22, Counting of votes: September 26, Repoll (if required): September 24, The Election Commission has reported a total of 26,57,937 eligible voters, comprising 13,23,399 men, 13,34,521 women, and 17 others. Voting will take place across 3,359 polling stations in the four districts of the Bodoland Territorial Region.
