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Assam Govt Formation Set for After May 11, Says Himanta Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the formation of the new BJP-led government will occur after May 11. He submitted his resignation after the Election Commission notified the Assembly poll results. The transition includes a caretaker government until the new ministry takes office. A BJP Legislature Party meeting will elect a leader, followed by an NDA endorsement.

Key Points: Assam Govt Formation After May 11: Himanta Sarma

  • Himanta Sarma resigns as Assam CM
  • New govt formation after May 11
  • BJP Legislature Party to elect leader
  • NDA to formally endorse candidate
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New Assam govt to be formed after May 11, says Himanta Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says new BJP-led government will be formed after May 11, following resignation and constitutional formalities.

"We will continue as a caretaker government during this transition period till the new government is formed. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 6

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the formation and swearing-in of the new BJP-led government in the state would take place after May 11, following completion of the constitutional and organisational formalities.

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Sarma said the Election Commission had formally notified the Assembly poll results, after which he tendered the resignation of his Council of Ministers in line with democratic traditions.

"The Election Commission has officially declared the results and submitted the notification to the Governor. Immediately after that, I submitted my resignation as Chief Minister and also recommended dissolution of the present Assam Legislative Assembly," Sarma said.

He added that the Governor accepted both recommendations and asked the outgoing ministry to continue as a caretaker government until the new ministry takes charge.

"We will continue as a caretaker government during this transition period till the new government is formed," he said.

Sarma, however, indicated that the swearing-in ceremony would not take place before May 11. "I have heard discussions about May 12, though I cannot officially confirm the date. But I can say that the formation of the new government and swearing-in will happen after May 11," he said.

The Chief Minister said a meeting of the BJP Legislature Party would be held in the presence of BJP's former national president J.P. Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, who have been appointed as central observers.

He said the BJP Legislature Party would elect its leader, following which an NDA meeting would formally endorse the candidate before staking a claim to form the government.

"The Governor will then invite the elected leader to form the ministry. Only after these constitutional steps are completed will decisions regarding the composition of the new Cabinet be taken," Sarma added.

He said the date of the Legislature Party meeting would be announced shortly by the BJP central leadership.

The BJP-led NDA returned to power in Assam with a massive mandate, securing a comfortable majority in the 126-member Assembly.

- IANS

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Priya S
Hope the new government focuses on flood management and infrastructure in rural areas. Development is happening but needs to reach every corner of Assam.
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Sneha F
The smooth transition of power shows democratic maturity. But we need more accountability on promises made during elections. Still waiting for concrete action on employment and education reforms.
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Rahul R
Sir, please ensure peace and harmony in the state. Assam needs development without any division among communities. Best wishes for the new term! 🙏
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Rajesh Q
Elected with massive mandate - people have trust in BJP. Hope they maintain focus on Act East policy and border infrastructure. The Northeast is finally getting its due under this government.
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Tanya I
A smooth process but let's see actual governance now. Many promises about flood control and tea garden workers' welfare - time for delivery. Hope the opposition also plays constructive role.
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Varun X
Great to see constitutional procedures being followed properly. The caretaker arrangement ensures no governance vacuum. Himanta Sarma has been proactive on health and education sectors - hope momentum continues. đź’Ş

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