CM Himanta Biswa Sarma marks historic 6th term in Assam Assembly
Jalukbari, May 21
In a significant political milestone, Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially taken 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
While I appreciate the stability, I hope the CM focuses on pressing issues like flood management and youth unemployment in his new term. Development should reach every village, not just Guwahati. Let's see what the 'NDA 3.0 era' brings for common people.
Interesting to see the political stability in Assam. A three-fourths majority is impressive anywhere in the world. Sarma seems to have built a strong coalition with AGP and BPF. Curious to see how the 'double-engine' narrative plays out in the long term.
The swearing-in ceremony at Khanapara Veterinary College Field must have been massive! 102 seats out of 126 is a clear mandate. But I hope the opposition also gets space for healthy deliberations as CM mentioned. Democracy thrives on debate, not just majorities. 🤔
80,000+ margin in Jalukbari is insane! Shows the connect he has with the people. From education to healthcare, Assam has seen visible changes. Hoping the new team focuses on digitization and making government services more accessible in rural areas. Ab ki baar, vikas aur bhi tez! 💪
Impressive political longevity. Six terms in this day and age shows remarkable consistency. However, I wonder about the environmental impact of such large political gatherings mentioned in the article. Balancing development with ecological preservation will be key for Assam's future.
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