Assam: No Clear Winner In BTC Elections; BJP Gains Big

No party could gain a clear majority in the Assam's Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election results, which were announced on December 12. However, the BJP improved its performance this elections by winning nine seats while it could secure only one in 2015. On the contrary, The Bodoland People's Front, which had dominated the BTC elections for more than 15 years, could not gain the majority. Meanwhile, the United People's Party Liberal won 12 seats.