The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) led by former RajyaSabha MP Urkhao Gwra Brahma has announced its candidates who would contest inthe upcoming Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections on Sunday.

The disbanded NDFB-P (Progressive) president GobindaBasumatary and General Secretary of the NDFB (Saoraigwra) faction, B.R.Ferenga, alias Ranjit Basumatary will be contesting from Bhairabkunda (ST) and ChirangDuar (ST), respectively.

While former President of All Bodo Students' Union (ABSU),Promod Boro will be contesting from Gaybari constituency (ST).

On the other hand, Bodoland People's Front (BPF) has also announced its second and third lists of candidates for BTC elections. The disbanded National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) leader, B Saoraigwra will be contesting from Chirang constituency.

As the last date of filing nominations inches closer, rulingand opposition parties are struggling to decide on their respective candidatesfor the ensuing BTC election which are slated to be held on April 4.