Assam Set to Expand Ministerial Council on June 5
Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new ministry will include a mix of experienced and first-time faces as allies and BJP leaders seek representation.
- On Sunday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the state's Council of Ministers will expand on June 5, with the update shared via social media.
- Article 154 of the Constitution of India restricts ministry size to 15% of total State Assembly seats, capping the maximum at 19 ministers; the current ministry was sworn in on May 12 with Sarma and four others.
- The BJP secured 82 seats in the April 9 Assembly elections, exceeding the 64-seat majority mark by 18, while its regional allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People's Front won 10 seats each.
- A section within the BJP now seeks most cabinet berths for party MLAs given the strong election performance, though it remains unclear if the party will accommodate more than one representative from each regional ally.
- While party leaders indicate the ministry will feature a mix of experienced and new faces, the Chief Minister did not specify the exact number of incoming ministers or name any potential appointees.
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