Himanta Biswa Sarma Sworn in as Assam's Chief Minister for Second Term
Assam swearing-in LIVE: Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as CM
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Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on May 12, 2026. The ceremony will be attended by prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other key figures from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA).
- 01Himanta Biswa Sarma becomes the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam for a second term.
- 02The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled for May 12, 2026, in Guwahati.
- 03Prominent leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, will attend the event.
- 04Assam can appoint up to 19 Ministers in total.
- 05Several MLAs from allied parties are expected to be sworn in as Ministers.
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On May 12, 2026, Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, marking a significant political milestone as he becomes the first non-Congress leader to hold this position twice. The oath-taking ceremony will take place at the College of Veterinary Science Playground in Guwahati, with a host of dignitaries in attendance, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The event will also see the swearing-in of several MLAs from the Assam Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland People’s Front, as Sarma's administration can include a maximum of 19 Ministers.
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Sarma's re-election could influence governance policies in Assam, affecting various sectors such as education, health, and infrastructure.
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