Assam Cabinet Expansion Set for June 5 with 12 Ministers Sworn In
Assam cabinet expansion on June 5; 12 ministers, 4 new faces to take oath
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On June 5, 2026, Assam will see the expansion of its council of ministers with 12 members taking the oath, including four newcomers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the new appointments following the BJP's successful election campaign, which secured 82 seats in the Assembly.
- 01The Assam cabinet expansion will include 12 ministers, with four new members: Ashwini Ray Sarkar, Nilima Devi, Biswajit Daimary, and Susanta Borgohain.
- 02The BJP, which returned to power for a third consecutive term, increased its seats from 60 to 82 in the 126-member Assembly.
- 03Allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) secured two and one ministerial berths respectively in the new council.
- 04Notable absentees from the new cabinet include Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Kumar Borah, both of whom joined the BJP prior to the elections.
- 05The total size of the council of ministers, including the Chief Minister, is 18.
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The Assam cabinet expansion is scheduled for June 5, 2026, with 12 ministers, including four new faces, set to take the oath of office. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the new appointments via social media, highlighting the inclusion of Ashwini Ray Sarkar, Nilima Devi, Biswajit Daimary, and Susanta Borgohain. The expansion follows the BJP's successful campaign in the recent Assembly elections, where they increased their tally from 60 to 82 seats in the 126-member Assembly. The NDA coalition, which includes allies AGP and BPF, secured a total of 102 seats. The AGP received two ministerial berths, while the BPF has one. Notably, Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Kumar Borah, who joined the BJP before the elections, were not included in the new cabinet. The council of ministers will consist of 18 members, including the Chief Minister.
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The cabinet expansion will influence governance and policy implementation in Assam following the recent elections.
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