Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Assam chief minister on Tuesday, May 12, 2024, alongside four newly appointed cabinet ministers [1], [2].
The ceremony marks the official formation of the state government for the 2026-2031 tenure. This transition ensures the continuation of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) administration in the region [3].
The event took place at the Khanapara Veterinary College Ground in Guwahati [1]. Among those taking the oath of office were Rameswar Teli and Atul Bora [1].
Of the four ministers sworn in with the chief minister, two represent the BJP, one represents the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and one represents the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) [2].
This administrative setup follows the re-election of Sarma, consolidating the current political coalition's hold on the state's executive power [3]. The diverse party composition within the cabinet reflects the coalition nature of the NDA's governance strategy in Assam [2].
“Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Assam chief minister on Tuesday, May 12, 2024.”
The swearing-in of this cabinet stabilizes the BJP-led NDA's control over Assam for the next five years. By including representatives from the AGP and BPF, the administration maintains a coalition structure intended to balance regional interests and ethnic representation across the state.
