Guwahati: The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has announced its first list of candidates for seven constituencies for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, scheduled to be held on April 9.
According to an official notification issued by the party, UPPL president Pramod Boro will contest the election from the 43 No. Tamulpur (ST) constituency. The nominations were approved by Boro following recommendations from the party’s Central Working Committee and Core Committee.
The party has nominated Aninda Basumatary from 1 No. Gossaigaon, Raju Kumar Narzary from 2 No. Dotma (ST), and Lawrence Islary from 3 No. Kokrajhar (ST).
In addition, Nerswn Boro will contest from 45 No. Bhergaon, Dipen Boro from 46 No. Udalguri (ST), and Kamalsingh Narzary from 20 No. Bijni.
The candidate list was formally released by UPPL General Secretary (Administration) Raju Kumar Narzary.
The announcement comes as political parties intensify preparations for the Assembly elections following the enforcement of the Model Code of Conduct by the Election Commission of India.
Meanwhile, the UPPL is also weighing the possibility of exiting the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) ahead of the polls. Party leaders discussed the issue during a core committee meeting held in Kokrajhar on March 15.
According to party sources, the UPPL had written to the state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on March 10 but did not receive a response, prompting internal discussions on whether to withdraw from the alliance.
Speaking to reporters, Raju Kumar Narzary said the matter was deliberated at the meeting and that the party is likely to make an official announcement on the issue soon.
He added that the party has already begun road rallies across the region and said the final decision would reflect public sentiment. Narzary also emphasised the importance of maintaining the balance of power in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), noting that voters often turn to MLAs when they are dissatisfied with their MCLAs.