Assam CM dedicates newly constructed Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover to public
Guwahati, May 22
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated a new flyover in Guwahati named after Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee.
"...We have dedicated this flyover in the name of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee...I am hopeful that this flyover will provide benefits to the people...", he told reporters after the inauguration.
BJP Assam Pradesh in a post on X said, " Another milestone in Assam's transformation journey. Hon'ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa Ji has dedicated the newly constructed Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover to the public. Built at a cost of ₹376 cr, it ensures seamless connectivity from Pragjyotishpur Medical College to NH-27, benefiting thousands of citizens daily".
Earlier, Himanta Biswa Sarma officially took his oath as a Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly. This marks his sixth consecutive term representing the people of the Jalukbari constituency, cementing his long-standing tenure in state governance.
Expressing his gratitude on X, Sarma stated that he is "truly humbled" by the continued trust placed in him by his constituents.
"Truly humbled to take the oath as a Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly for the 6th consecutive term as a representative of the people of Jalukbari. It is an honour to serve in this august House. I look forward to healthy deliberations with my fellow MLAs", he said.
Meanwhile, Assam witnessed a major political and administrative spectacle on Tuesday (May 12) as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath for a second consecutive term at a grand ceremony held at the Khanapara Veterinary College Field in Guwahati, marking what was described as the beginning of the "NDA 3.0 era" in the state.
Along with Sarma, several ministers, including Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro and Ajanta Neog, also took oath as members of the new Council of Ministers.
According to an official statement, the swearing-in ceremony turned into one of the largest political gatherings ever witnessed in Northeast India, reflecting Assam's growing prominence on the national stage.
The BJP-led NDA delivered a commanding performance in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, securing a three-fourths majority. The alliance won 102 of the 126 Assembly seats, with both the AGP and BPF contributing 10 seats each.
Sarma also retained his constituency by a margin of more than 80,000 votes, further consolidating his stature as the BJP's tallest leader in the state. In his victory speech, he credited the "double-engine" government led by Prime Minister Modi for Assam's rapid transformation over the past decade.
— ANI
Reader Comments
₹376 cr for a flyover? That's a lot of money! 😳 But if it really improves connectivity from Pragjyotishpur Medical College to NH-27, it might be worth it. Let's see if the traffic actually reduces or if it just shifts the bottleneck elsewhere.
Naming it after Syama Prasad Mookerjee is a nice touch — he was a visionary who gave his life for unity. But honestly, the CM should focus more on pothole-ridden roads in rural Assam rather than just these big city projects. Real development starts from the ground up!
Sixth consecutive term for Himanta — that's some political stability! 🙌 The 'double engine' govt is definitely delivering in Assam, with BJP winning 102 seats. But I'd like to see more transparency in these infrastructure costs. ₹376 cr seems steep for a flyover.
Good to see development in the Northeast finally getting attention. As someone from Assam, I feel the flyover will help medical college students and patients a lot. Just wish the govt would also fix the drainage system — Guwahati floods every monsoon! 🌧️
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