Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma embraced Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on May 5, 2026 [1], following a landslide victory for the BJP.
The win solidifies the party's dominance in the region and reinforces the political alliance between the state's top leadership and the central government.
The meeting took place at the residence of Sarbananda Sonowal in Guwahati, Assam [2]. The two leaders gathered to congratulate one another on the results of the 2026 Assam assembly election [1].
During the celebration, Sarma described the outcome as a historic moment for the party. "BJP's Assam election victory a historic moment," Sarma said.
Sarma also used the occasion to make a pointed comment regarding political opponents. "We have made Pawan Khera eat pera," Sarma said.
The embrace between the Chief Minister and the Union Minister served as a public display of unity within the BJP ranks after the electoral success [1]. The event in Guwahati marked the culmination of the campaign cycle and the official transition into the new legislative term.
“"BJP's Assam election victory a historic moment."”
The landslide victory in the 2026 Assam assembly election ensures the BJP maintains a strong mandate in Northeast India. The public display of camaraderie between Sarma and Sonowal suggests a stable internal hierarchy, which is critical for implementing party policy and maintaining regional security in a strategically sensitive border state.
