Mohilary sworn in as Bodoland Territorial Council chief

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president Hagrama Mohilary was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Sunday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Bodoland BPF president Mohilary on being sworn in as the CEM of BTC.

“I congratulate Hagrama Mohilary on being sworn in as Bodoland Territorial Council’s CEM. My best wishes to him and his team for their tenure,” the PM posted on X.

“The Central Government and Assam Government will continue to support the BTC government as we all collectively work to fulfil the great Bodofa Upendranath Brahma’s vision and ensure all-round development,” he said.

Replying to the post, Mohilary expressed his heartfelt gratitude for the blessings. “I pray for your continued guidance and support for all-round development of the nation especially for the people of Bodoland,” he added.

Former minister Rihon Daimary was also sworn in as the deputy CEM at a function held at the Bodoland Secretariat Field here amid inclement weather.

Mohilary, who became the CEM for the fourth time, took the oath of office and secrecy, administered by Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, in English, while Daimary took it in the Bodo language.

The Bodoland Peoples’ Front (BPF) swept the BTC polls, winning 28 of the 40 seats. The United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) and the BJP, alliance partners in the outgoing BTC, finished with seven and five seats respectively.

BTC is an autonomous council for the Bodoland Territorial Region comprising five districts — Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri and Tamulpur.

Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and several of his cabinet colleagues, along with Tipra Motha chief Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma and heads of all councils, were present on the occasion.