Assam Election Results Live: The BJP-led NDA is set to form the government in Assam once again after registering a massive victory in the Assembly elections.
Senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially been chosen as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party, clearing the path for his second consecutive term as the Chief Minister of Assam.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place on May 12 in Guwahati and is expected to witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several top BJP leaders and chief ministers from across the country.
Assam Election Results Live: BJP Legislature Party Elects Himanta Biswa Sarma
The BJP Legislature Party meeting was held in Guwahati on Sunday morning, where newly elected MLAs unanimously picked Himanta Biswa Sarma as their leader. Union Minister J P Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini attended the meeting as central observers.
Senior BJP leaders, including Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia and newly elected MLAs, also participated in the discussions regarding the formation of the next government in the state.
The NDA alliance, which includes the BJP, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and Bodoland People's Front (BPF), is now preparing to stake a claim to form the government before the Governor.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Second Term as Assam CM
With the legislature party's approval, Himanta Biswa Sarma's second term as Assam Chief Minister now stands confirmed. The BJP-led NDA secured a strong two-thirds majority in the 126-member Assam Assembly.
BJP won 82 seats in the election, while alliance partners AGP and BPF secured 10 seats each. The victory marks the NDA's third consecutive government in the northeastern state.
Political analysts believe the BJP's campaign focused heavily on infrastructure development, welfare schemes, and regional connectivity under Sarma's leadership.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath Ceremony as Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on May 12 at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara, Guwahati. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to witness the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers, BJP chief ministers, deputy CMs, and senior NDA leaders from across the country.
The BJP-led NDA returned to power in Assam with a strong majority in the Assembly elections, paving the way for Sarma's continuation as Chief Minister. Along with Sarma, a few cabinet ministers from BJP allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) are also likely to take oath during the ceremony.
Assam Election Results Live: Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath Ceremony Date & Venue
Himanta Biswa Sarma will officially take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam on May 12 at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara, Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the event as the chief guest.
The ceremony is likely to become one of the BJP's biggest political gatherings in the Northeast this year, reflecting the alliance's strong electoral performance in the state.
Assam Election Results Live: Himanta Biswa Sarma Cabinet
After confirming Himanta Biswa Sarma's second term as Assam Chief Minister, political discussions have now shifted towards the possible composition of the new cabinet.
Sources indicate that BJP allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) may once again receive representation in the new government. Reports suggest that one MLA each from AGP and BPF could take oath as ministers along with Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 12.
Among the prominent names likely to feature in the cabinet are:
- Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Atul Bora (AGP)
- Keshab Mahanta (AGP)
- Pijush Hazarika
- Ashok Singhal
- Ajanta Neog
- Ranoj Pegu
- Bimal Bora
- Jayanta Malla Baruah
- Sanjoy Kishan
- Jogen Mohan
- Chandra Mohan Patowary
- Parimal Suklabaidya
- Ranjeet Kumar Dass
Political observers also expect a few new faces from Upper Assam, Barak Valley, and tribal communities to get ministerial positions.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Resignation Letter
Ahead of the formation of the new government, Himanta Biswa Sarma had submitted his resignation to Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya earlier this week. The Governor accepted the resignation and requested Sarma to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the new government formally takes charge.
The move followed constitutional procedure before the swearing-in of the new administration.
Assam Election Results Live: Himanta Biswa Sarma Victory Margin
The BJP-led NDA delivered a dominant performance in the Assam Assembly elections with a clear majority. BJP emerged as the single-largest party by winning 82 seats, comfortably crossing the majority mark in the state Assembly.
The alliance's sweeping victory further strengthened the BJP's position in the Northeast and highlighted Himanta Biswa Sarma's growing political influence in the region.