As Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath as Chief Minister of Assam for a second term on January 31, BJP leaders extended their congratulations and expressed gratitude towards the electorate for entrusting the party with governance for a third consecutive time.
Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said, “We thank the public for bestowing their trust on the BJP, and we will fulfil their expectations.”
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal congratulated Sarma and reaffirmed the BJP’s dedication to Assam’s development. He stated, “This is a great day, and we are all proud as the Prime Minister has come along with all other senior ministers from the government of India, and also the Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from the different states have arrived. Under the leadership of Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, we’ll be working to make Assam one of the most developed States in the country.”
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta offered her best wishes, saying, “Due to the blessings of the public, the BJP government has been formed in the state for a third time. I extend best wishes to Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and his team.”
Newly elected West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari expressed confidence in the government’s developmental focus, commenting, “Under the leadership of PM Modi and Himanta Biswa Sarma, the government will work for the development of the states.”
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted Sarma’s commitment to Assam’s welfare: “It is a matter of happiness the way Himanta Biswa Sarma has worked for the welfare of the public of Assam…The double-engine government of the BJP will take Assam to new heights.”
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini congratulated Sarma and noted, “Under the leadership of PM Modi, the public is bestowing their trust on BJP.”
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu expressed support, stating, “We are very happy. This is a great victory, and the public supports those who work for development.”
Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari underlined the progress achieved in Assam: “With the hard work of Himanta Biswa Sarma and the vision of PM Modi, we can see the progress and development made in Assam…I wish the Assam government all the best.”
Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya expressed confidence in the BJP’s electoral prospects, saying, “The BJP government has been formed in Assam for a third time…I am confident that the BJP will also form the government in UP for a third time in 2027.”
BJP MP Baijayant Panda described the event as “a historic day” and said, “PM Modi focused on the development in Assam.”
The oath-taking ceremony took place at the Veterinary College ground in Khanapara and was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP President Nitin Nabin, senior Union ministers, and chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from several NDA-ruled states.
Alongside Sarma, four ministers-two from the BJP and one each from allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF)-were also sworn in. They are Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora (AGP), Charan Boro (BPF), and Ajanta Neog. Former minister and senior BJP leader Ranjeet Kumar Dass will serve as the NDA’s candidate for the post of Speaker of the state Assembly.
This marks the third consecutive NDA government formation in Assam.