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BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Offers Prayers at Kamakhya Temple Ahead of Assam Swearing-In

BJP President Nitin Nabin offered prayers at the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government. Nabin attributed the BJP's victory to the blessings of the goddess and the people's trust in PM Modi and Sarma. The oath-taking ceremony on May 12 will be attended by PM Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other NDA leaders. The NDA secured a decisive victory with 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly, with the BJP winning 82 seats.

Key Points: BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Prays at Kamakhya Temple Ahead of Assam Oath

  • BJP President Nitin Nabin prays at Kamakhya Temple ahead of Assam swearing-in
  • Oath-taking ceremony scheduled for May 12 with PM Modi and top NDA leaders
  • NDA won 102 seats in 126-member Assam Assembly, BJP secured 82 seats
  • Himanta Biswa Sarma announces four ministers and speaker candidate for new government
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BJP President Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of Assam govt swearing-in

BJP President Nitin Nabin offers prayers at Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati before the swearing-in of Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government, attended by PM Modi and top NDA leaders.

"It is Maa Kamakhya's blessings that the public of Assam has trusted the government under the leadership of PM Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma again. - Nitin Nabin"

Guwahati, May 12

BJP President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday offered prayers at the Maa Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government.

Speaking to reporters, Nabin said the BJP's victory in Assam was due to the blessings of Maa Kamakhya and the trust reposed by the people in the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma.

"It is Maa Kamakhya's blessings that the public of Assam has trusted the government under the leadership of PM Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma again. I got the chance to come here with my family," Nabin said.

Meanwhile, the oath-taking ceremony of the new Assam government is scheduled to take place on May 12 in Guwahati and is expected to witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, senior Union ministers, and chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from several NDA-ruled states.

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 NDA won 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly. The BJP secured 82 seats, while alliance partners AGP and BPF won 10 seats each.

On the other hand, the opposition Congress-led alliance managed to secure 19 seats. Raijor Dal and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) won two seats each, while the Trinamool Congress (TMC) secured one seat. The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) failed to open its account in the elections.

Earlier, Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma also announced the names of four ministers slated for induction into the state Cabinet while announcing the candidate for the post of Speaker in the State Legislative Assembly.

In a post on X, Sarma said that, along with him, Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro, and Ajanta Neog will also be sworn in as ministers on Tuesday in the ceremony, which will also be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Additionally, senior BJP leader and MLA Ranjit Das has been named the candidate for the post of Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's nice to see leaders seeking divine blessings, but let's not forget that the real 'blessings' come from delivering on promises. The previous term had mixed results—infrastructure improved, but unemployment remains high. Let's hope this term brings jobs for our youth. 🇮🇳
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Michael C
Interesting timing—seeking blessings just before the ceremony. It's a common political move globally, though the strong spiritual connection here is uniquely Indian. The victory margin is impressive, but I wonder how long the alliance will hold, especially with regional partners like AGP and BPF having different agendas.
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Rohit P
The new cabinet lineup looks promising—especially having Rameswar Teli, a tribal leader, and Ajanta Neog, a woman. Diversity in leadership matters. But I'm cautiously optimistic; we need to see how they tackle the issues of tea garden workers and border security. The real test starts now!
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Kavya N
While temple visits are symbolic, I'm more interested in seeing tangible governance. The opposition's poor showing (only 19 seats!) shows the mandate is clear, but a healthy opposition is crucial for democracy. Let's hope the BJP doesn't take the people's trust for granted. And yes, Maa Kamakhya ki jai! 🙌
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James A
A decisive victory indeed—82 seats for BJP alone is remarkable. The opposition's fragmentation (Congress-led alliance getting only 19 seats) shows the need for unity. But I'm curious: how will the government handle the demands of the 10 AGP and 10 BPF seats? Coalition management is key here.

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