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

The ceremony marks a historic shift in the state's political landscape, as Sarma is the first non-Congress leader to serve a second successive term in the role [2].

The swearing-in took place at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara, Guwahati [3]. Following the ceremony, Sarma greeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who attended the event alongside other senior leaders, including Amit Shah [1, 4].

Sarma assumed office after a dominant electoral performance by the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) [4]. The alliance secured a two-thirds majority in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly [5].

Reports on the administration of the oath vary. Some accounts state that Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath, while other reports attribute the action to the Assam Governor [3, 4].

The event was attended by a large gathering of BJP leaders and ministers, reflecting the party's current influence in the region [1]. The victory continues a trend of BJP dominance in the state, consolidating the party's hold on the northeastern region of India [2].

“Sarma is the first non-Congress leader to serve a second successive term”

Sarma's second term signifies a consolidation of power for the BJP in Assam, breaking a long-standing historical pattern of Congress leadership. With a two-thirds majority in the assembly, the current administration possesses significant legislative leverage to implement its agenda without substantial opposition, further cementing the NDA's influence in Northeast India.