Present BTR illustrates the complex interplay between negotiated peace and electoral realignment in subnational conflict areas, raising questions about the recalibration of political agency, identity-based mobilization, and democratic engagement in the post-accord landscape. The UPPL, as the primary institutional successor of the agreement, seeks to bolster its political legitimacy by advocating narratives focused on the benefits of peace and developmental governance. Concurrently, the BJP is enhancing its influence through ideological outreach and the formation of strategic partnerships, while the BPF strives for political rejuvenation by garnering support around perceived failures in the accord's implementation. The question will be do the upcoming council election follows previous political trends that have been there or saffronization will extend its roots more firmly.
Bijit Gwra Basumatary (Sat,) studied this question.