In a significant political development ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, several senior leaders of the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) have resigned from the party and are poised to join the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), signalling a major realignment in Bodoland politics.
Among the prominent leaders who stepped down is Kampa Borgoyary, a Member of the Legislative Council in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) and former Leader of the Opposition in the BTC Legislative Council from the UPPL. His resignation is seen as a major setback for the UPPL, given his stature and influence within the Bodoland Territorial Region.
In his resignation letter addressed to UPPL president Pramod Boro and issued from Kokrajhar, Borgoyary cited his “inability to continue active participation in the party’s activities” as the reason for stepping down. He expressed gratitude to the party leadership and members for the opportunity to serve as Vice President, describing his tenure as enriching and humbling. He also conveyed confidence that the party would continue to progress under Boro’s leadership.
However, political observers suggest that Borgoyary’s exit is part of a broader churn within the UPPL ranks.
UPPL Vice President Maothi Brahma Hazowary has also resigned from the party. In another blow to the organisation, Central Secretary Afzal Khan stepped down from both his party post and primary membership.
In his resignation letter dated March 1, 2026, also addressed to Pramod Boro from Kokrajhar, Khan cited his “inabilities to participate in party activities” as the reason for quitting. He thanked the party leadership for entrusting him with the responsibility of Central Secretary and extended his best wishes for the party’s future.
Political sources indicate that Afzal Khan, Maothi Brahma Hazowary, and Kampa Borgoyary are all expected to formally join the BPF, pointing to a coordinated shift ahead of the crucial Assembly elections. While the UPPL leadership has not yet issued an official response, the resignations are being closely watched, given the party’s role in the ruling alliance in Assam and its significant influence in the Bodoland Territorial Region.
