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Himanta Sarma Names 4 Ministers, Ranjit Das as Speaker Candidate

Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma announced four ministers for his new cabinet: Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro, and Ajanta Neog. Senior BJP MLA Ranjit Das has been selected as the NDA candidate for the Speaker's post in the Assam Legislative Assembly. The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Tuesday in Guwahati, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in attendance. Sarma was unanimously elected leader of the BJP and NDA legislature parties, securing his second consecutive term as Chief Minister.

Key Points: Assam: Himanta Sarma Names Ministers, Speaker Candidate

  • Himanta Sarma names four ministers for new Assam cabinet
  • Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro, Ajanta Neog to take oath
  • Ranjit Das chosen as NDA candidate for Speaker post
  • Swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday with PM Modi present
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Himanta Biswa Sarma names four Ministers, picks Ranjit Das as NDA candidate for Speaker's post

Assam CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma names Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro, and Ajanta Neog as ministers, with Ranjit Das as NDA speaker candidate.

"Together, we will continue to work with full dedication for a stronger, more developed and prosperous Assam. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 11

Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the names of four legislators who will take oath as Ministers along with him on Tuesday, while senior BJP MLA Ranjit Das has been chosen as the NDA candidate for the Speaker's post in the Assam Legislative Assembly.

In a post on X, Sarma said that former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora, United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) leader Charan Boro and senior BJP leader Ajanta Neog will be sworn in as Ministers in the new Council of Ministers.

"Happy to announce that the following four colleagues of mine will take oath as Ministers tomorrow along with me in the august presence of Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji," Sarma wrote on the social media platform.

The Chief Minister-designate also announced that BJP MLA Ranjit Das would be the ruling NDA's candidate for the Speaker's post in the newly constituted Assembly.

"I am also happy to share that Shri Ranjit Das, Hon'ble MLA, will be our candidate for the post of Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly," he added.

Congratulating the leaders, Sarma said the new team would work collectively for the development and prosperity of the state.

"My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of them. Together, we will continue to work with full dedication for a stronger, more developed and prosperous Assam," the BJP leader stated.

The swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government will be held on Tuesday at Khanapara in Guwahati in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Shah and several Chief Ministers and senior NDA leaders from across the country.

Sarma was unanimously elected leader of the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party on Sunday, paving the way for his second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam.

- IANS

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Priya S
Very interesting to see Rameswar Teli back in state politics after being a Union Minister. But I hope the focus remains on real issues—jobs, floods, and infrastructure in Assam, not just big names and ceremonies.
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Vikram M
Ranjit Das for Speaker is a safe choice. Usually Speakers are non-controversial, but let's hope he keeps the House orderly! The opposition has been vocal about many issues in Assam—need a firm but fair Speaker.
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James A
Interesting that AGP and UPPL are fully on board. That's a strong coalition for the Northeast. Himanta Sarma's leadership has been key. But I hope the smaller partners don't get sidelined in the long run. Time will tell.
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Siddharth J
Just four ministers for now? That seems very small. But knowing Himanta, there might be more expansions later. The real test will be how this team tackles flood management and border issues. Big promises need big actions. 🤔
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Kavya N
Congratulations to all the new ministers! But I wish more women were included. Only Ajanta Neog? Women's representation in Assam politics still has a long way to go. Hope the cabinet expands with more women. 💪
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Rohit P

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