Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as the chief minister of Assam on May 12, 2026 [2].
The appointment follows a decisive victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), which secured a significant mandate to govern the state. This result cements the alliance's dominance in the region and establishes a rare precedent for non-Congress leadership in the state.
Sarma was unanimously elected as the NDA legislature party leader [2]. This selection occurred after the alliance won 102 of the 126 available seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly election [2]. The scale of the victory provides the incoming government with a clear mandate to implement its policy agenda.
BJP leader Bhupen Kumar Borah said there is 100% support for Sarma to lead the state [5]. The party's internal consensus reflects the strength of the mandate received during the electoral process.
The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to take place at the Khanapara Veterinary College in Guwahati [1]. The venue will host the formal transition of power as Sarma assumes office on May 12 [1].
Sarma is set to become the only non-Congress chief minister to assume the office two times in a row [1]. This milestone marks a shift in the political trajectory of Assam, moving away from the historical dominance of the Congress party in the state's executive leadership.
“Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected as the NDA legislature party leader.”
The landslide victory for the NDA and the consecutive appointment of Himanta Biswa Sarma signal a consolidation of BJP power in northeast India. By securing over 80% of the assembly seats, the administration possesses an overwhelming legislative majority that minimizes internal opposition and allows for the rapid execution of party-led initiatives, further eroding the traditional influence of the Congress party in Assam.
