In the lead-up to elections in Assam, the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has made a controversial decision to remove Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's image from its campaign posters in predominantly Muslim areas. This shift follows the BPF's alliance with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), which has reportedly caused discontent among Muslim voters, the second-largest voting group in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Political analysts, including Dhanjit Das from Barpeta district, note that this decision reflects a strategic move to regain support after the BPF's perceived betrayal of Muslim constituents. The BPF, which governs the Bodoland Territorial Council and is contesting 11 seats, faces challenges in key constituencies where Muslim votes could be pivotal. Meanwhile, the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) is poised to capitalize on this discontent as it contests four additional seats and aims to improve its performance from the previous election. UPPL president Pramod Boro emphasized the importance of inclusive politics, while the BPF downplayed the significance of the poster changes. The outcome of these elections could significantly impact the political landscape in Assam.