Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the public in Guwahati on Tuesday after Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Assam's chief minister [1, 2].
The ceremony marks the return of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) to power following a massive electoral victory in the region [3]. The result solidifies the party's influence in Northeast India and ensures continuity in the state's current administrative direction.
The event took place at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara [1, 2]. Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to the incoming government [2]. Along with the chief minister, four ministers were sworn into their roles during the ceremony [1].
This appointment begins the second consecutive term for Himanta Biswa Sarma as the leader of the state [2]. The transition follows an election where the NDA secured a two-thirds majority in the Assam Legislative Assembly [1]. The assembly consists of 126 members in total [1].
Prime Minister Modi attended the proceedings to support the newly formed government as it prepares to implement its legislative agenda. The gathering at the Veterinary Ground served as a public demonstration of the alliance's strength following the vote [1, 2].
“The NDA secured a two-thirds majority in the Assembly”
The NDA's secure two-thirds majority in the 126-member assembly provides the Sarma administration with significant legislative leverage. By securing a second consecutive term, the government is likely to accelerate its existing policy goals without the immediate threat of parliamentary deadlock, further cementing the BJP-led alliance's dominance in Assam.
