Mujib Ali Ahmed, who had earlier left the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) to join the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), formally returned to the UPPL. His comeback has once again brought attention to shifting political loyalties in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area and has triggered fresh discussions among party workers and local residents.
Mujib Ali Ahmed had left the UPPL during the BTC Council elections after expressing dissatisfaction with the party’s functioning. At that time, he had joined the BPF, which later went on to form the government in the BTC. However, in a significant turn of events, Mujib Ali Ahmed has now resigned from the BPF and rejoined the UPPL, marking a full circle in his political journey within a short span of time.
After joining the BPF, Mujib Ali Ahmed had openly criticised the UPPL leadership, including party president and former Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Pramod Boro. His statements had drawn attention, as he had strongly opposed the UPPL before aligning himself with the BPF. However, his return to the UPPL has now put him back alongside the very leadership he had earlier criticised. 
The rejoining ceremony took place in the presence of Pramod Boro, adding political weight to the development. With Mujib Ali Ahmed returning to the UPPL fold under Boro’s leadership, the move has become a major topic of discussion in BTC politics. On social media platforms as well, Mujib Ali Ahmed has recently been referred to as a “party-hopping” leader, a label that has further fueled debate among political observers and party supporters.
After rejoining the UPPL, Mujib Ali Ahmed launched sharp criticism against the BPF leadership, including BTC Chief and BPF president Hagrama Mohilary. He alleged that the BPF and the BJP together formed the BTC government and claimed that there was negligence and a lack of responsible functioning by senior leaders within the ruling setup. According to him, these issues played a key role in his decision to resign from the BPF and return to the UPPL.
He also stated that he felt sidelined and dissatisfied with how important matters were being handled under the present BTC government. Mujib Ali Ahmed said that his return to the UPPL was driven by the belief that the party offered a more transparent and people-oriented platform to work for the welfare of the region.
The UPPL leadership, on the other hand, welcomed Mujib Ali Ahmed back warmly. Senior party leaders described his return as “a son of the house returning home,” indicating that the party was ready to move forward without holding past differences against him. The leadership stressed unity and said that the UPPL remains open to those who wish to work sincerely for the people of the Bodoland region.
Political observers believe that this development could have an impact on local political equations, especially in Tamulpur and nearby areas. Party switching is not new in BTC politics, but each such move carries its own implications ahead of future elections.
Meanwhile, around the same time, UPPL president and former BTR Chief Pramod Boro addressed party leaders and workers at the UPPL main office in Tamulpur district. During the meeting, Boro gave clear directions on preparing strategies for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. He outlined how party leaders should strengthen organisational work at the grassroots level and focus on reaching out to people in both urban and rural areas.
