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Himanta Sarma Chairs First Cabinet Meeting After Taking Oath

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired his first cabinet meeting on Wednesday after taking oath for a second consecutive term. The meeting focused on state development issues, with the Assembly session set to begin on May 21. Sarma paid tribute to late Gopinath Bordoloi, emphasizing his commitment to Assam's progress. The swearing-in ceremony, attended by PM Modi and other top leaders, marked the start of the NDA 3.0 era in Assam.

Key Points: Himanta Sarma Holds First Cabinet Meeting, Assembly from May 21

  • CM Himanta Sarma chairs first cabinet meeting on May 13
  • Sworn in for second consecutive term on May 12
  • Assembly session starts May 21
  • NDA won 102 of 126 seats in Assam elections
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CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to chair first Cabinet meeting today after taking oath ; Assembly Session from May 21

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma chairs first cabinet meeting after taking oath for second term. Assembly session begins May 21. Focus on state development.

"Late Gopinath Bordoloi worked for the development of Assam. Today, we came here to pay tribute to him so that we too can work for Assam's development. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 13

Chief Minister Himanat Biswa Sarma will chair the first Cabinet meeting of his government on Wednesday after taking oath on May 12 in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The meeting is scheduled to take place at 2 pm where discussions will focus on issues related to development of the State.

Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath for the second consecutive term on Tuesday, after the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led NDA recorded a thumping victory in the Assembly elections, winning 102 of 126 seats.

CM Sarma paid floral tributes to the first Assam Chief Minister, late Gopinath Bordoloi, in Guwahati today while speaking to reporters here.

"Late Gopinath Bordoloi worked for the development of Assam. Today, we came here to pay tribute to him so that we too can work for Assam's development. Today, the first cabinet meeting will be held at 2 pm. The Assembly session will begin on May 21. Yesterday's swearing-in ceremony reflected Assam's position in the country," the Assam CM said.

Meanwhile, on Tuesday, CM 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.

The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Governor of Assam Laxman Prasad Acharya, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and BJP President Nitin Nabin, along with top leadership of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), Chief Ministers, Deputy Chief Ministers and other senior dignitaries.

The ceremony also saw the presence of the Governor of Punjab, 11 Union Cabinet Ministers, 2 Union Ministers of State, 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers, making it one of the largest congregations of political leadership in recent years.

- ANI

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Priya S
Paying tribute to Gopinath Bordoloi is a nice gesture, but I hope the government doesn't just stop at symbolic actions. We need concrete plans for flood management and better connectivity in the Brahmaputra valley. Let's see what the cabinet decides.
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Vikram M
Over 100 seats for NDA in Assam is a massive mandate. The opposition really needs to rethink their strategy. With names like Sarbananda Sonowal and Rameswar Teli in the cabinet, I'm optimistic about the state's growth in the next five years. 💪
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Sarah B
Interesting to see 20 Chief Ministers and 18 Deputy Chief Ministers attending. That's a strong show of coalition unity. I wonder how the new cabinet will address the issue of unemployment among educated youth in Assam. Action speaks louder than ceremony!
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Nikhil C
Assembly session from May 21 is crucial. The new cabinet should prioritize education and healthcare sectors - two areas where Assam has lagged behind. Let's hope this time there's more transparency and less drama in the Assembly debates.
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David E
Impressive turnout at the swearing-in - PM Modi, Amit Shah, and so many CMs. This really does put Assam on the national map. But beyond the optics, I hope there's a clear roadmap for industrial development and tourism promotion in the state.
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Rahul R

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