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Himanta Biswa Sarma Begins Second Term as Assam Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Assam's Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, marking a significant political milestone in the state's history. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy at a grand ceremony in Guwahati, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior NDA leaders. This follows the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance's resounding victory in the recent Assam Assembly elections. The NDA secured 102 seats in the 126-member House, with the BJP achieving a majority of 82 seats independently. Sarma becomes the first non-Congress leader in Assam to hold the Chief Ministerial position for two successive terms. He has pledged to prioritize the government's development agenda and electoral commitments during his new tenure.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath for his second consecutive term as Assam Chief Minister on May 12, 2026.
The BJP-led NDA secured a sweeping victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, winning 102 out of 126 seats.
Sarma is the first non-Congress leader in Assam's history to serve two successive terms as Chief Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other prominent NDA leaders attended the swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati.
WHY IT MATTERS
This second consecutive term for Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP-led NDA reinforces the party's strong foothold and political dominance in the Northeastern region, signaling continuity in the state's governance and development trajectory.