Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as the chief minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on Tuesday [1].
The ceremony marks the continued dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the region, ensuring policy continuity for the state's administration.
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath to Sarma, who is 57 years old [1], at the Veterinary Field in the Khanapara area of Guwahati [2]. The ceremony took place at 11:40 a.m. [1]. Along with the chief minister, four ministers were also sworn into the new government [3].
The return of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) follows a decisive victory in the state assembly elections. The NDA achieved a two-thirds majority in the assembly [4].
According to election data, the BJP secured 82 seats [4]. The alliance was further bolstered by the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), which won 10 seats, and the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), which also secured 10 seats [4].
This victory allows Sarma to lead the state with a significant legislative mandate. The event was described as a high-profile gathering attended by various BJP and NDA leaders from across the northeast [3].
“Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as the chief minister of Assam for a second consecutive term”
The scale of the NDA's victory, particularly the BJP's 82-seat haul, suggests a strong consolidation of power in Assam. By maintaining a two-thirds majority, the Sarma administration possesses the legislative strength to pass significant bills and constitutional amendments without facing substantial opposition from minority parties in the assembly.
