Guwahati, Feb. 5 -- Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief and United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) president Pramod Boro has said that his party has decided to contest the forthcoming Assam Assembly elections on all seats in the Bodoland Territorial Region and a few constituencies outside the region, asserting clear "public opinion in favour" of UPPL entering the fray.

Speaking to ANI, Boro said the party remains open to alliances and is in discussions with various political parties, including the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), while also preparing to contest independently if required.

"People's opinion is clear that UPPL should contest the (Assam Assembly) election, therefore, we have decided to contest the elections on all seats in ...