Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath: BJP Leader Becomes Assam CM for Second Time
Sarma will begin a second straight term after the BJP-led NDA won 102 of 126 Assembly seats, officials said.
- On Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma takes the oath of office for a second consecutive term at the College of Veterinary Science Playground in Guwahati.
- The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance secured a third consecutive term in last month's election, winning 102 of the State's 126 seats in the Assembly.
- Sarma announced that Rameswar Teli, Ajanta Neog, Atul Bora, and Charan Boro will be sworn in as ministers, with Ranjeet Kumar Dass named as the candidate for Assembly Speaker.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh are attending the ceremony, alongside chief ministers from 22 NDA-ruled states and union territories.
- Pledging "full dedication" to growth, the administration aims to build a "stronger, more developed, and prosperous Assam" under the double-engine government vision.
47 Articles
47 Articles
Himanta Biswa Sarma's Wife Thanks People for Trust as He Takes Oath as Assam CM for Second Term
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. While speaking with ANI today, Riniki said, "This is the blessings of Maa Kamakhya and the people of Assam..They believe in the politics of development and welfare works carried out by Himanta Biswa Sarma." India News | Himanta Biswa Sarma's Wife Thanks People for Trust as He Takes Oath as Assam CM for Second Term.
Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as CM for 2nd term; PM, HM, 22 CMs attend oath taking ceremony
Guwahati: Assam has seen big political moments before — but few quite like today’s oath taking ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma’s cabinet. In front of tens of thousands of BJP supporters, Satradhikars, cultural luminaries and a constellation of national political heavyweights, Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 45% of the sources lean Right
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
