Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath for a second consecutive term [1] as the chief minister of Assam on Sunday.

The reappointment solidifies the leadership of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the northeastern state following a decisive electoral victory. This continuity in governance is intended to maintain the current policy trajectory of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA).

The ceremony took place at the Veterinary College Ground in Khanapara, Guwahati. Thousands of supporters [2] attended the event to witness the swearing-in of Sarma, who was greeted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior party officials.

Sarma's return to office follows an election in which the NDA secured 75% of the seats [3] in the assembly. This three-fourths majority provides the administration with a significant mandate to implement its legislative agenda without substantial opposition from other parties.

Following the formal oath-taking, a greeting between Sarma and Prime Minister Modi occurred. The interaction was captured on video and went viral on social media platforms, highlighting the close relationship between the state leadership and the central government.

The event was attended by several top leaders of the BJP, including Amit Shah. The gathering served as both a formal government transition and a demonstration of party strength in the region.

“Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath for a second consecutive term as the chief minister of Assam.”

The decisive victory and subsequent reappointment of Sarma indicate a strong consolidation of power for the BJP in Assam. By securing a three-fourths majority, the NDA has minimized the potential for legislative deadlock, ensuring that the central government's priorities in the northeast are closely aligned with state execution.