On May 10, 2026, Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected as the leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assam Assembly, paving the way for his second consecutive term as Chief Minister. This decision was announced by Union minister J.P. Nadda, who noted that eight BJP legislators proposed Sarma's name during a meeting in Guwahati. The nomination received unanimous support from the NDA partners, including the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF). The BJP-led NDA achieved a significant victory in the recent Assembly elections, securing 82 seats out of 126 in the House, while its allies AGP and BPF each won 10 seats. Following the election, Sarma and other NDA leaders are scheduled to meet with Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to discuss the formation of the new government.