The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in Assam is set to take oath on May 12 at 11 am. BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the oath-taking ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and chief ministers from 20 states. Prior to the ceremony, a meeting of the BJP legislature party will occur on May 10, during which the party leader will be elected. Following this, the NDA MLAs will convene to elect their leader. Sarma indicated that around 12 pm, they will meet the Governor to seek permission to form the new government. The NDA coalition won 102 seats in the recent assembly elections, with the BJP increasing its representation from 60 to 82 seats in the 126-member assembly. The event is expected to attract various dignitaries, including industrialists and local leaders, as well as representatives from the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front, which both secured 10 seats each.