Himanta Biswa Sarma Set to be Sworn in as Assam Chief Minister Again on May 12
Himanta To Take Oath As Assam Chief Minister For Second Time In A Row On May 12: Sources
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Himanta Biswa Sarma, leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), will take the oath as Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on May 12, following a historic electoral victory. The BJP secured 82 out of 126 seats in the Assam Legislative Assembly, marking its third consecutive term in power.
- 01Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam on May 12.
- 02The BJP won 82 seats in the Assam Legislative Assembly, ensuring a third consecutive term.
- 03Sarma resigned from his position to initiate the formation of the new government.
- 04Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been invited to the oath-taking ceremony.
- 05The election results reflect strong public support for the BJP's governance and development policies.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma (BJP leader) will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second time on May 12 in Guwahati, following a significant electoral victory where the BJP secured 82 seats in the 126-member Assembly. This victory marks the third consecutive term for the BJP in Assam, reflecting the party's stronghold in the region. Sarma resigned from his position on May 6, following the election results, to facilitate the formation of the new government. His resignation was accepted by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who has requested Sarma to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the new government is sworn in. The BJP's success is seen as an endorsement of its governance and development policies, further consolidating its dominance over the state's political landscape. Sarma has also invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
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The BJP's continued governance in Assam is likely to influence local policies and development initiatives, impacting the daily lives of residents.
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