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Union Minister Annapurna Devs Expresses Joy at Assam Swearing-In Ceremony

Union Minister Annapurna Devs arrived in Guwahati to attend Himanta Biswa Sarma's swearing-in ceremony, calling it a matter of great joy. She thanked Assam for electing the BJP government for a third consecutive term. The ceremony at the Veterinary College ground will feature PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and other NDA leaders. Sarma announced four ministers for induction, while Ranjit Das is the candidate for Speaker.

Key Points: Annapurna Devs in Assam for Sarma Oath Ceremony

  • Union Minister Annapurna Devs arrives in Guwahati
  • Swearing-in ceremony at Veterinary College ground
  • PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh to attend
  • Four ministers named for induction alongside Sarma
  • NDA won 102 seats in 126-member Assam assembly
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"Matter of great joy" Union Minister Annapurna Devi arrives in Assam to attend Himanta Biswa Sarma's swearing-in ceremony

Union Minister Annapurna Devs arrives in Guwahati for Himanta Biswa Sarma's swearing-in, thanking Assam for BJP's third consecutive victory.

"Today is a matter of great joy for Assam as well, as the Chief Minister will take oath today. - Annapurna Devs"

Guwahati, May 12

Union Minister Annapurna Devi on Tuesday arrived in Guwahati to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma, stating that it is a matter of great joy.

She expressed gratitude to the people of Assam for electing the BJP government for the third consecutive time.

"I extend my heartfelt thanks to the people of Assam for securing a historic victory for the third time. Today is a matter of great joy for Assam as well, as the Chief Minister will take oath today. For the third time, a BJP government has been formed with a full majority," she said.

Meanwhile, the preparations are underway at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara, where the swearing-in ceremony of the Assam government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma will be held today at 11:40 AM.

The oath-taking ceremony 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.

Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the names of four ministers slated for induction into the state Cabinet while also 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.

The NDA won 102 seats in a 126-member Assam assembly. The BJP secured 82 seats, with alliance partners AGP and BPF winning 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.

- ANI

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Priya S
It's good to see a woman Union Minister like Annapurna Devi taking such interest in Assam's progress. The presence of PM Modi and other senior leaders shows how important Assam is for the central government. Let's see how Himanta takes the state forward.
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Rohit P
Honestly, while the victory is impressive, I wish there was more opposition in the assembly. A healthy democracy needs a strong opposition to keep the government in check. 19 seats out of 126 is too less. Hope they debate issues like floods and tea garden workers' welfare properly.
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Kavya N
The inclusion of Ajanta Neog as a minister is great - women representation matters! Also, Ranjit Das for Speaker seems like a strategic move. PM Modi coming to attend shows the importance of the Northeast in national politics. Jai Hind! 🇮🇳
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Nikhil C
Let's not forget the real issues - Assam still faces serious problems like illegal immigration, floods every year, and underdevelopment in rural areas. The swearing-in is all celebration, but the real work begins now. Hope the new cabinet delivers on these fronts.
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Tanvi S
The fact that NDA won 102 seats is a clear mandate from the people. But I hope the government doesn't become complacent. The opposition including Congress and AIUDF may be small, but they should be heard. Democracy works best when every voice counts. 😊

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