Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office in Guwahati to serve a second consecutive term as the Chief Minister of Assam.
The swearing-in ceremony marks the formal establishment of the government following a decisive victory for the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the 2026 assembly elections. The administration is moving quickly to implement a legislative agenda centered on social and legal restructuring.
Sarma was sworn in alongside four MLAs [4]. The move comes after the NDA established a lead in 85 seats [2] within the 126-member Legislative Assembly [1]. Some party officials had previously projected a win of more than 90 seats [3].
In its first official meeting, the newly formed cabinet approved a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill. The legislation focuses on the regulation of polygamy, live-in relationships, and women's property rights. The draft bill was introduced to the Assembly on May 26, 2026 [5].
The rapid introduction of the UCC is a central pillar of the government's policy priorities. By consolidating personal laws into a single code, the administration intends to standardize legal frameworks across different religious, and social groups in the state.
This legislative push coincides with the second day of the Assam Legislative Assembly session. The government's speed in transitioning from the oath ceremony to the approval of a major draft bill underscores a mandate to enact significant legal changes early in the term.
“Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office in Guwahati to serve a second consecutive term”
The immediate prioritization of the Uniform Civil Code indicates that the Sarma administration intends to use its legislative majority to challenge traditional personal laws. By addressing polygamy and property rights early in the term, the government is signaling a shift toward a standardized legal identity for all citizens of Assam, regardless of religion, which may lead to significant social and legal friction with minority communities.
