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Assam BJP Chief Vows to Fulfill Promises, Accelerate Development in Third Term

Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia has assured the acceleration of development and preservation of culture in the state's third NDA term. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma resigned on Wednesday, with oath-taking expected after May 11. The BJP-led NDA won a historic hat-trick in the Assam Assembly elections, securing 102 seats. Sarma thanked the people for their decisive mandate, reflecting confidence in PM Modi and the government's agenda.

Key Points: Assam BJP Chief: Fulfilling Promises in Third Term

  • NDA wins hat-trick in Assam elections with 102 seats
  • Dilip Saikia promises accelerated development and cultural preservation
  • CM Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns, hands over to Governor
  • Oath-taking likely after May 11 with PM Modi invited
  • BJP creates history with third consecutive term in Assam
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"Will fulfil promises we have made": Assam BJP president assures acceleration of development in third term

Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia vows to accelerate development and preserve culture after NDA's hat-trick win. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns.

"We will fulfil the promises we have made and accelerate the pace of development even further. - Dilip Saikia"

Guwahati, May 6

Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Wednesday expressed commitment of the NDA government towards advancing Assam's development and preserving its culture, after a resounding hat-trick in the assembly elections.

Speaking with the media, Saikia said that the responsibility of the government has increased as the people trusted the NDA for a third time.

"Given the manner in which the BJP-NDA reached out to the public, and the way the people have bestowed their blessings upon the NDA, our responsibility towards the public has now increased even further. Over the coming 5 years, we will prioritise and vigorously advance the agenda of Assam's development and the preservation of its culture and civilisation... We will fulfil the promises we have made and accelerate the pace of development even further," he said.

Earlier in the day, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over his formal resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya.

Talking to the reporters, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "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."

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.

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.

The developments come after the BJP secured a resounding victory in the Assam Assembly elections, winning 82 out of 126 seats, marking its third consecutive term in the state. The BJP created history in the assembly polls results, with the party slated to form its first government in West Bengal and the party-led NDA scoring a hat-trick of victories in Assam.

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.

- ANI

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Priya S
As an Assamese, I'm cautiously optimistic. The talk about preserving culture and civilisation resonates deeply with us. Himanta Biswa Sarma has shown strong leadership during floods and COVID. Let's hope the next 5 years bring real progress for our youth.
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Vikram M
Sab badhiya hai but they need to focus on employment. Our state has so many educated unemployed. B.Tech wale auto chalate hain. Promises of development are meaningless without jobs for the youth. Road banane se pet nahi bharta.
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David E
Western observer here. Interesting to see such a decisive mandate in Assam. The cultural preservation angle seems key. In many places, rapid development often clashes with heritage. If they manage both, it could be a model for other states.
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Rohit P
Hat-trick with a century! That's exactly what we needed. The opposition is in shambles. But I hope the government doesn't become arrogant. Real test begins now. Focus on Bodoland, Barak Valley, and the tea tribes. Sabka saath, sabka vikas should be real, not just a slogan.
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Sarah B
I appreciate the emphasis on culture. Assam's diversity is its strength. But development must include education and healthcare for all communities. Let's hope this third term brings more inclusive growth rather than just focusing on the usual vote banks.
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