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Himanta Biswa Sarma Set to Take Oath as Assam CM for Second Term on May 12

Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam's Chief Minister for a second term on May 12 at 11:40 AM in Guwahati. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya approved his appointment after Sarma staked claim to form the government. Sarma was unanimously elected leader of the BJP and NDA legislature parties following the alliance's landslide victory. The NDA secured 102 seats in the 126-member Assam assembly, with the BJP winning 82 seats.

Key Points: Himanta Biswa Sarma to Take Oath as Assam CM on May 12

  • Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath on May 12
  • Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya approves appointment
  • NDA won 102 seats in 126-member assembly
  • BJP secured 82 seats, allies AGP and BPF 10 each
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Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma to take CM's oath on May 12 for 2nd successive term

Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam CM for a second term on May 12 after Governor approves his appointment following BJP-led NDA's landslide win.

"The government would focus on development over the next five years. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 10

Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second successive term on May 12 after Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya approved his appointment following the BJP's landslide victory in the state assembly elections.

According to an official notification issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Department, Government of Assam, the Governor has appointed Sarma as Chief Minister under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at 11:40 AM on May 12 at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara in Guwahati.

Earlier in the day, Sarma met Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and formally staked a claim to form the government after being elected leader of both the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party in Assam.

In a post on X, Sarma confirmed the development, stating that the Governor had appointed him as Chief Minister after he had staked the claim to form the next government. He also informed that the oath-taking ceremony would be held in Guwahati.

Sarma, addressing the legislature party meeting earlier, thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and the BJP leadership for their support, saying the government would focus on development over the next five years.

He was unanimously elected as leader of the BJP and NDA Legislature Parties in a meeting attended by senior leaders of the alliance, including members of the BJP, AGP, and BPF.

The development follows a decisive victory for the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in the Assam Assembly elections, securing a third consecutive term in the state. The NDA won 102 seats in a 126-member Assam assembly.

The BJP won 82 seats, while its allies AGP and BOPF secured 10 seats each, taking the NDA's total to 102. While the opposition Congress alliance secured 19 seats, Raijor Dal and AIUDF secured 2 seats each, TMC one seat, while AJP failed to secure even a single seat.

- ANI

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Priya S
I hope Sarma ji focuses on education and healthcare in his second term. The development is good, but we need more schools and hospitals in rural areas. Let's hope for balanced progress.
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James A
102 seats for NDA is impressive. But I'm curious about the opposition—only 19 seats for Congress alliance seems like a collapse. What happened to their grassroots connect in Assam?
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Rohit P
May 12, 11:40 AM—timing fixed with perfect precision! Sarma is a master of administration. But I wonder if AGP and BPF will get fair share in cabinet. Alliance management is tricky. Anyway, congratulations to Assam for stable government! 🙌
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Kavya N
I'm a bit concerned about the illegal immigration issue in Assam. Sarma has been vocal about it, but actual implementation needs to be seen. Hope this term brings concrete action without disrupting social harmony. 🙏
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Divya L
Third consecutive term for BJP in Assam is historic! But I wish the opposition had more voice. Democracy needs strong opposition. Still, Sarma's development-focused approach is a welcome change from earlier years. Let's see what next 5 years bring.
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Sneha F
Sarma thanking Modi and

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