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Assam CM Race: Himanta Sarma Resigns, Central Observers Appointed

Assam caretaker Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned on Wednesday, paving the way for a new government. BJP National President Nitin Nabin appointed JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini as central observers for the CM selection. Sarma stated that the legislative party will decide the next leader and CM. The oath-taking ceremony is expected after May 11, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited to attend.

Key Points: Assam Next CM: BJP Appoints Observers | Himanta Resigns

  • Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam CM after BJP victory
  • JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini appointed as central observers
  • Next CM to be decided by legislative party
  • Oath-taking ceremony expected after May 11 with PM invited
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"Next CM will be decided by legislative party," says Himanta Biswa Sarma as BJP National President appoints central observers for Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam CM after BJP victory. Central observers JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini appointed to oversee selection of next leader.

"Who will be the next CM and the leader will be decided by the legislative party. - Himanta Biswa Sarma"

Guwahati, May 6

Assam caretaker Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday cleared the path for the formation of a new cabinet by tendering his resignation. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that BJP National President Nitin Nabin appointed JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini as central observers to oversee the selection of the next Chief Minister of Assam.

Talking to the reporters, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Shri JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini have been appointed as Central observers by BJP National President Nitin Nabin. Who will be the next CM and the leader will be decided by the legislative party. Following the legislature party meeting, we will come back to Lok Bhawan again and stake a claim to form a government. There is an indication that oath-taking will be post May 11 because we have invited the Prime Minister to kindly grace the swearing-in ceremony of our government this time. We have invited the PM because we got a hat-trick with a century this time."

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over his formal resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya following a decisive victory in the Assam poll.

The move marks the end of the current assembly's term, clearing the path for the formation of the third consecutive BJP government in the state.

Speaking to the media outside the Lok Bhavan, Sarma said that the Governor has requested him to take care of the state till the formation of a new government.

"The ECI has officially announced the assembly election result, and the ECI has submitted the notification of the result to the Governor of Assam. I submitted my resignation letter as the Chief Minister of Assam to the Governor and simultaneously, I requested him to dissolve the current Assam assembly. The Governor of Assam has accepted my resignation letter and suggestion of dissolving the current Assam assembly, and he directed me to continue as the caretaker till the formation of a new government. I think that the new government will be formed soon. During this time, we will work as a caretaker government," Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma thanked the people of the state for delivering a decisive mandate to the BJP-led NDA, asserting that the result reflects public confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the government's development agenda.

Meanwhile, the BJP and its allies secured 102 votes against 75 of 2021, with the BJP securing 82 votes with 18 new seats added to its 2021 and 2024 by-election resultant seats.

AGP secured 10 seats, BOPF secured 10 seats, taking 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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Arjun K
Great to see the democratic process in action! The BJP's internal democracy is commendable. But I hope the next CM focuses on border issues and flood management in Assam. Development is important, but these are long-standing problems. Let's see who gets the nod from the party. 🤔
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Priya S
Honestly, I'm happy to see the stability in Assam. Three consecutive terms for BJP shows people trust their governance. However, I wish the opposition had more seats for a healthy debate in the assembly. Only 19 seats for Congress is a bit worrying for democracy. 😕
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Rohit P
Himanta ji has done a phenomenal job! From COVID management to infrastructure, the state has seen transformation. But I'm curious why PM Modi has been invited for the oath-taking. Is it a message about national importance of Assam in the Northeast? Good politics, I must say! 😎
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Kavya N
The resignation and caretaker arrangement is standard procedure. But the timing after May 11 for oath-taking is interesting – probably waiting for PM's availability. Hope the new government prioritises education and youth employment in Assam. Our state has so much potential in tourism and tea! 🌿
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James A
From an outsider's perspective, this seems like a well-oiled political machine. The BJP has mastered the art of showing internal democracy while maintaining control. The numbers (82 seats) are impressive for a state like Assam. Let's see how the new CM handles the complex ethnic dynamics of the Northeast.

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