BPF candidate Charan Boro on March 31 outlined a development-focused agenda for the Orang region in Udalguri district, announcing allocations exceeding Rs 30 crore across sectors including education, infrastructure and community development as part of his election campaign in the 47 No. Majbat Assembly constituency.
Addressing campaign meetings at Rowta Bulu Chowk and the premises of the historic Orang Lakshmi Mandir, Boro said the proposed investments aim to accelerate overall growth in the constituency over the next five years. He also announced that Rs 1 crore would be released in the first phase for the construction of the over 100-year-old temple, with the total project cost estimated at Rs 3 crore.
During the campaign, several individuals joined the Bodoland People’s Front, while Boro expressed confidence of securing a strong mandate. He attributed growing public support to the leadership of Hagrama Mohilary and ongoing development initiatives undertaken in the Bodoland Territorial Region.
Highlighting sector-wise allocations, Boro announced Rs 4.5 crore for KBR Degree College, Rs 8 crore for Orang Higher Secondary School, Rs 1 crore for Orang Music College, Rs 98 lakh for Majbat Model School, Rs 50 lakh for an auditorium at Orang VCDC, and Rs 30 lakh for the Orang Primary Bodo Sahitya Sabha auditorium. He also committed to upgrading all roads in the constituency and extending benefits of the Orunodoi scheme to the remaining 8,000 eligible women.
Boro said the cumulative allocation of over Rs 30 crore would support projects spanning roads, healthcare and educational infrastructure, positioning the initiative as a comprehensive development plan for the region.
The campaign event was attended by several local leaders, including Shyam Sundi, Nabajyoti Kurmi, Benu Adhikari, Anjan Chettri, Jiban Deka and Jitu Kisan, who addressed the gathering and expressed support for Boro’s candidature. Following the meeting, the BPF’s Orang Primary Committee election office was inaugurated in the presence of more than 500 party workers and supporters.
