Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in for a second term as the chief minister of Assam on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 [1].

The victory marks a historic shift in the state's political landscape. Sarma is the first non-Congress leader to secure two consecutive terms as the chief minister of Assam [5].

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati [3]. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) attended the event [1].

The administration's return follows an election where the NDA coalition secured a two-thirds majority in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly [1, 2]. This mandate allows Sarma to lead a third straight state government [2].

Alongside the chief minister, four ministers were sworn into the new cabinet [4]. This group includes two members from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), one from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and one from the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) [4].

The event gathered high-ranking officials to solidify the coalition's control over the region. The presence of senior national leadership underscores the importance of the state within the NDA's broader strategic framework, a move that reinforces the coalition's dominance in Northeast India.

“Sarma is the first non-Congress leader to secure two consecutive terms as the chief minister of Assam.”

The continuity of Sarma's leadership and the significant two-thirds majority indicate a consolidation of power for the NDA in Assam. By breaking the historical trend of Congress dominance and securing a consecutive second term, Sarma has established a political stronghold that may influence electoral strategies across other northeastern states.