Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as chief minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on May 12, 2024 [1].

The ceremony marks the continuation of the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) dominance in the region. This reappointment follows a decisive mandate for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assam Assembly elections [6].

The event took place at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara, Guwahati [5]. Sarma was appointed under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India [6].

Alongside the chief minister, four ministers were sworn into the cabinet [2]. The composition of these new appointments includes two members from the BJP, one from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and one from the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) [3].

This transition ensures that the BJP begins its third consecutive term of governance in the state [1]. The administration's return to power allows for the continuity of existing policy frameworks and political strategies established during Sarma's first term.

“Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term”

Sarma's second term solidifies the BJP's political stronghold in Assam, reflecting a stable voter mandate for the NDA. By including ministers from the AGP and BPF, the government maintains a coalition structure that balances regional interests with the national party's agenda.