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Himanta Biswa Sarma Elected NDA Leader, Set to Become Assam CM on May 12

Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party in Assam. The announcement was made by Union Minister JP Nadda after a meeting of newly elected NDA legislators. Sarma will take the oath of office as Chief Minister on May 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as the chief guest. The BJP-led NDA secured a landslide victory in the Assam polls, winning 102 seats against the opposition's 75.

Key Points: Himanta Biswa Sarma Elected NDA Leader, Assam CM on May 12

  • Himanta Biswa Sarma elected NDA Legislature Party leader
  • Oath-taking ceremony on May 12 with PM Modi as chief guest
  • NDA won 102 seats in Assam elections
  • BJP secured 82 seats, allies AGP and BPF 10 each
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Himanta Biswa Sarma elected as NDA Legislature Party leader in Assam, set to take oath as CM on May 12

Himanta Biswa Sarma elected NDA Legislature Party leader in Assam, will take oath as Chief Minister on May 12 with PM Modi as chief guest.

"I also express my gratitude to JP Nadda ji, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on behalf on the people of Assam. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 10

Himanta Biswa Sarma was on Sunday elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party in Assam ahead of the formation of the new state government.

The announcement was made by Union Minister JP Nadda after a meeting of newly elected NDA legislators in Guwahati.

Addressing the meeting, Nadda said eight resolutions proposing Sarma's name as leader were moved by senior party leaders, including Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Biswajit Daimary, Ajanta Neog, Rameswar Teli, Rajdeep Roy, Ashok Singhal, Pijush Hazarika and Chakradhar Gogoi.

Nadda added that MLAs from the NDA, including BJP, AGP and BPF, were present, and leaders such as Atul Bora of AGP and Rihan Daimary of BPF also supported the proposal.

He further said all members unanimously backed Dr Sarma, following which he formally announced him as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and NDA Legislature Party.

Sarma expressed gratitude to Union Minister JP Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on behalf of the people of Assam during the meeting.

"I also express my gratitude to JP Nadda ji, Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini on behalf on the people of Assam," he said.

He will take the oath on May 12 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who will attend the ceremony as the chief guest.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) got a landslide victory in the Assam polls. The state will have its third successive NDA government.

The BJP-led NDA secured a strong mandate in the state, winning 102 seats against the opposition's 75 seats. 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 Mitrajoot of INC secured 19 seats, Raijor Dal secured only 2 seats, while AJP failed to secure even a single seat. Meanwhile, AIUDF managed to get 2 seats.

- ANI

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Priya S
The NDA's landslide victory shows people's faith in development and stability. Sarma's experience as a former Congress leader turned BJP star gives him unique insights. Let's hope he prioritizes the Bodo accord implementation and rural infrastructure. Bharatiya Janata Party zindabad! 🇮🇳
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Vikram M
Impressive how Sarma consolidated the NDA coalition. The opposition's Mitrajoot with just 19 seats shows clear voter mandate. However, I'd like to see more transparency in government contracts and less political vendetta. Assam's tea garden workers need real welfare schemes.
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Ananya R
102 seats is a massive mandate! The BJP-AGP-BPF combination really clicked this time. I'm particularly happy about Rihan Daimary's support - shows unity among parties. Just wish the AGP had more say in policy decisions. But yes, congratulations Dr. Sarma! 🎉
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Rohit P
Good to see cross-party support from Atul Bora and others. But I hope the new CM doesn't forget the smaller parties like Raijor Dal even with 2 seats. Opposition presence is essential for democracy. Also, curious about his first 100 days plan - specifically on flood mitigation and illegal immigration.
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Kavya N
PM Modi attending the oath ceremony on May 12 shows how important Assam is for the NDA. I really hope Sarma's government focuses on women's safety and education. The Mukhyamantri Nirman Sishu scheme needs expansion. Also, would love to see more Assamese women in key administrative positions.

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