Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office Tuesday as the chief minister of Assam for a second consecutive term [1].
The swearing-in marks the beginning of the third BJP-led NDA government in Assam [5]. This continuity of leadership follows a decisive victory for the coalition in the assembly elections, where the NDA secured a three-fourths majority [4].
Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath during the ceremony held at the Veterinary Ground in Khanapara, Guwahati [1, 2]. Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event to witness the transition of power [1].
Alongside Sarma, four members of the legislative assembly were sworn in as ministers [2]. The newly appointed ministers are Rameswar Teli, Ajanta Neog, Atul Bora, and Charan Boro [1, 2].
The ceremony was scheduled for 11:40 in the morning [3]. The event took place at the Veterinary College Field, also known as the Veterinary Ground, in the Khanapara area of Guwahati [1, 2].
Sarma's return to office follows the most recent assembly elections, which solidified the BJP's influence in the region [4, 5]. The presence of the prime minister at the ceremony underscores the importance of the state within the national party's strategic framework [1].
“Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office Tuesday as the chief minister of Assam for a second consecutive term.”
The return of Himanta Biswa Sarma as chief minister, backed by a 75% majority in the assembly, indicates a strong mandate for the BJP-led NDA's current policy direction in Assam. By securing a third consecutive term for the coalition, the party has established a dominant political stronghold in the northeast, ensuring administrative stability and alignment with the federal government's priorities.
