Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office for a second consecutive term as the chief minister of Assam on May 12, 2026 [1].
The re-appointment follows a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), signaling continued political stability and the dominance of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the northeast region.
The ceremony took place at the Khanapara Veterinary College Field in Guwahati [2]. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh [3]. Other high-ranking officials present included Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, and BJP national president Nitin Gadkari [3]. Additionally, more than 40 NDA chief ministers and deputy chief ministers attended the proceedings [3].
The BJP-led alliance maintained a two-thirds majority in the Assam Legislative Assembly [4]. Specifically, the BJP won 82 out of 126 seats [4]. The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) each secured 10 seats [4].
Alongside Sarma, four ministers were sworn into the new government [5]. This group consists of two members from the BJP, one from the AGP, and one from the BPF [5].
Sarma's personal mandate was reinforced by a significant victory in the Jalukbari constituency, where he won by more than 89,000 votes [6]. This margin underscores his local support as he begins his second term [1].
“Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office for a second consecutive term as the chief minister of Assam”
The scale of the NDA's victory, particularly the BJP's 82-seat hold, suggests a strong mandate for the current administration's policies in Assam. The presence of over 40 state-level leaders from across the NDA coalition indicates that the central government views Assam as a strategic anchor for its influence in Northeast India.
