Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with NDA chief ministers today following the swearing-in ceremony for the Assam government [1].
The event marks the continuation of the NDA-led government in Assam and reinforces the coalition's regional stability. The gathering allowed the Prime Minister to coordinate with Union Ministers and leaders of NDA-ruled states immediately after the transition of power.
The ceremony took place on May 12, 2026 [3], at the Veterinary College ground, also known as the Veterinary Ground, in Khanapara, Guwahati [2]. Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office to begin his second consecutive term as Chief Minister [1].
Modi attended the proceedings as the chief guest [4]. Following the formal oath-taking, the Prime Minister greeted Sarma and other high-ranking officials. The presence of senior leadership underscores the importance the central government places on the administration of the northeast region.
According to a video caption from the Hindustan Times, "Himanta Biswa Sarma greets PM Modi after taking oath as Assam CM for second consecutive term" [1]. The event was attended by various Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from states governed by the National Democratic Alliance.
Earlier reports from The Statesman said that the ceremony was expected to be attended by the Prime Minister as the chief guest [5]. This attendance was confirmed by the Times of India, which said that "Prime Minister Narendra Modi was present as chief guest at the oath-taking ceremony" [4].
The transition ensures that the legislative party leader of the NDA continues to head the state executive. The gathering at the Veterinary Ground served as both a formal legal installation and a strategic meeting for the coalition's leadership.
“Himanta Biswa Sarma greets PM Modi after taking oath as Assam CM for second consecutive term”
The second consecutive term for Himanta Biswa Sarma signals a consolidation of the NDA's influence in northeast India. By attending as the chief guest and meeting with other state leaders, Prime Minister Modi is signaling a unified front among the coalition's regional administrators and the central government.
