Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned as chief minister of Assam on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, after meeting with the governor at Raj Bhavan [1, 2].
The resignation follows a significant electoral victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which secured 102 seats [3]. This transition allows for the formal creation of a new government to reflect the current assembly results.
Sarma submitted his resignation along with his council of ministers. The governor accepted the resignation on May 6, 2026 [2]. Despite stepping down, Sarma will remain in a temporary capacity to ensure stability in the state administration during the transition period.
"The Governor has accepted my resignation along with my council of ministers," Sarma said [1].
He clarified that he will remain the head of the state government until a successor is sworn in. "The Governor also accepted my resignation and requested me to continue as caretaker CM till the new government assumes office," Sarma said [2].
The move is a standard procedural step in Indian state politics following an election. The NDA's win of 102 seats [3] provides a strong mandate for the incoming administration to implement its policy agenda in the region.
While the resignation was processed on Wednesday, the official ceremony for the new government is not expected immediately. Reports indicate the oath-taking ceremony is likely to occur after May 11 [1, 2].
“The Governor has accepted my resignation along with my council of ministers.”
The resignation of Himanta Biswa Sarma is a formal requirement to facilitate the swearing-in of a new government following the assembly elections. With the BJP-led NDA securing a commanding 102-seat majority, the transition is expected to be seamless, maintaining the current political trajectory in Assam while refreshing the legislative mandate.
