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Hagrama Mohilary Sworn in as Chief Executive Member (CEM) of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam.

Appointment | Dated: 09 Oct 2025

On October 5, 2025, President of Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) Hagrama Mohilary was sworn in as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) during a ceremony held in Kokrajhar, Assam. Rihon Daimary, former Minister of Assam, took oath as the Deputy CEM. The event was attended by Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister (CM) of Assam, and Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Hagrama Mohilary, the founder and President of the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), assumed charge as the CEM of BTC for the second time. His deputy, Rihon Daimary, was sworn in alongside him during the oath-taking ceremony in Kokrajhar.
  • - The Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) administers four key districts in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) — Kokrajhar, Baksa, Udalguri, and Chirang. It functions as an autonomous administrative body under the Sixth Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
  • - A former Commander of the Bodo Liberation Tigers (BLT), Mohilary played a central role in the 2003 Bodoland Accord and became the first CEM of BTC in 2005. Under his leadership, BTC focused on improving infrastructure, education, and healthcare across BTR.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) Formed in 2003 following the Bodoland Accord signed between the Government of India and BLT, BTC ensures self-governance for the Bodo community, focusing on education, culture, land, and forest management. It comprises 46 members — 40 elected and 6 nominated — with the CEM heading the council.
  • (ii) The swearing-in marks the continuation of BPF’s leadership in BTC, reflecting its long-standing influence in the region’s political and developmental framework.
  • (iii) The ceremony also reinforced the state government’s support for regional self-administration under the Sixth Schedule.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently sworn in as the Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) in Assam?

Correct Answer: Hagrama Mohilary

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About Assam

  • Chief Minister (CM) : Himanta Biswa Sarma
  • Governor : Lakshman Prasad Acharya