Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in for a second consecutive term as Assam chief minister on May 12, 2026 [1].
The ceremony marks the formal commencement of a new government following the National Democratic Alliance's third consecutive electoral victory in the state [3]. This continuity in leadership suggests a consolidation of the NDA's influence in Northeast India.
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath to Sarma and four newly appointed cabinet ministers [1]. The proceedings took place at 11:40 a.m. [2] at the Veterinary Field in the Khanapara area of Guwahati [1].
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the event to witness the transition. The ceremony served as a high-profile gathering for BJP and NDA leaders to signal stability and alignment between the state and central governments [3].
Sarma, who is 57 years old [1], leads a government that now enters its second term under his direct premiership. The appointment of the four ministers completes the initial structure of the executive branch tasked with implementing the party's electoral mandate [1].
The event was attended by several high-ranking officials, including Amit Shah, as the new administration prepares to address regional governance and development goals [2].
“Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in for a second consecutive term as Assam chief minister”
Sarma's second term and the NDA's third straight victory in Assam reinforce the party's dominance in a strategically vital border state. By ensuring a swift transition and a high-profile presence from the Prime Minister, the administration is signaling a period of policy continuity and strong coordination with the central government in New Delhi.
