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PM Modi Praises Himanta Biswa Sarma as 'Wonderful Administrator' After Oath

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second term, praising him as a wonderful administrator. Sarma was sworn in along with four other ministers from the BJP and its allies. The ceremony was attended by Union Ministers, NDA chief ministers, and religious leaders. This marks the third consecutive term for the NDA government in Assam.

Key Points: PM Modi Congratulates Himanta Sarma as Assam CM

  • Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for second consecutive term
  • PM Modi praises him as 'wonderful administrator'
  • Four ministers sworn in including Rameswar Teli and Atul Bora
  • NDA forms government in Assam for third straight time
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PM Modi congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma, calls him 'wonderful administrator'

PM Modi congratulates Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as Assam CM for second term, calling him a wonderful administrator with pioneering work.

"He has made a mark as a wonderful administrator and has done pioneering work for the state. - Narendra Modi"

Guwahati, May 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma for taking oath as the Chief Minister of Assam, and praised him as a "wonderful administrator" who has carried out "pioneering work" for the state.

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, as the BJP-led NDA formed the government in the state for the third straight time.

In a post on X, PM Modi said, "A great day for Assam! For the third consecutive time, the NDA Government assumes office. Congratulations to Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji on taking oath. He has made a mark as a wonderful administrator and has done pioneering work for the state. My best wishes to him for the tenure ahead."

Apart from Sarma, four ministers were also sworn in to the new Council of Ministers. 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 took oath as Ministers.

Extending best wishes to them, the Prime Minister, in a separate X post, said, "Congratulations to Shri Rameswar Teli Ji, Shri Atul Bora Ji, Shri Charan Boro Ji and Smt. Ajanta Neog Ji on taking oath as Ministers in the Assam Government. My best wishes to them as they work towards strengthening the growth trajectory of Assam."

The ceremony was attended by Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, besides BJP national leaders and Chief Ministers from 22 NDA-ruled states.

Several prominent religious leaders, including 15 Satradhikars from Assam's Vaishnavite monasteries, also attended the event.

A number of leading industrialists and distinguished personalities from different sectors were present at the ceremony.

Sarma, dressed in traditional Assamese attire, took the oath amid loud cheers from party workers and supporters gathered at the venue.

The BJP leader returned to power after the NDA secured a decisive mandate in the recently concluded Assembly elections.

This marks the second consecutive term for Sarma as the Chief Minister. He first assumed the office in 2021. Under his leadership, the BJP has now scripted history by forming the government in Assam for the third consecutive time, further consolidating the party's political dominance in the northeastern state.

- IANS

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Sarah B
Interesting to see the NDA's third consecutive win in Assam. Dr. Sarma's leadership seems to have resonated with voters. The presence of 15 Satradhikars from Vaishnavite monasteries shows the cultural connect. Hope he focuses on flood mitigation which is a perennial issue in Assam.
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Priya S
I'm from Guwahati, and I've seen real change since BJP came to power in 2016. Roads are better, medical colleges expanded. But the real test is job creation for our youth. Himanta ji is a dynamic leader, but I want to see more focus on small businesses and farmers. 🤞
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Alexander G
The first time a party has won three consecutive terms in Assam since independence. That's significant. PM Modi calling Sarma a 'wonderful administrator' is a strong endorsement. The coalition with AGP and UPPL seems stable. Let's see if they can tackle the border issues with Mizoram and illegal immigration.
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Rajesh Q
Sarma is definitely one of the most effective administrators in the Northeast. From tackling COVID to bringing investment in Assam. But I think he needs to be more transparent about the flood control projects. People are still suffering every year. Also, hope the new ministers from AGP and UPPL bring inclusive development. 😊
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Tanya I
Congratulations Dr. Sarma! Assam needs continuity and his experience will help. But I'm slightly worried about the growing dominance of BJP in the region. Hope he maintains the secular fabric of Assam. The

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