Charan Boro, leader of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), took the oath as a minister in Assam on Tuesday [1].
This appointment solidifies the coalition agreement between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its regional allies after a dominant electoral performance. The inclusion of BPF leadership in the cabinet ensures representation for the Bodoland region within the state government.
The swearing-in ceremony took place in Guwahati on May 12, 2026 [2]. The event marked the formation of a new government under Himanta Biswa Sarma, who took the oath as chief minister for a second term [3].
Boro was one of four ministers sworn in during the high-profile event [4]. The cabinet formation follows an election where the NDA achieved a two-thirds majority in the assembly [5].
According to election data, the BJP won 82 seats in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly [6]. The coalition's strength was further bolstered by allied parties, as both the AGP and BPF secured 10 seats each [6].
The ceremony was attended by senior leadership, including Prime Minister Modi and Amit Shah [1]. The allocation of a ministerial berth to Boro reflects the strategic importance of the BPF within the NDA alliance in Northeast India [7].
“Charan Boro, leader of the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), took the oath as a minister in Assam on Tuesday.”
The appointment of Charan Boro signifies the continued reliance of the BJP on regional partners to maintain stability and political legitimacy in the Bodoland Territorial Region. By integrating BPF leadership into the state cabinet, the NDA government aims to balance centralized BJP control with local representation, ensuring a smoother administrative grip over the diverse ethnic and regional interests of Assam.
