Himanta Biswa Sarma has been unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party in Assam, paving the way for his swearing-in as Chief Minister on May 12.
The announcement followed a meeting of newly elected BJP MLAs at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan in Guwahati, where the decision was celebrated as a “joyous day for Assam.”
The NDA alliance, which secured a decisive mandate in the Assembly elections, confirmed Sarma’s leadership as the coalition prepares to form its third consecutive government in the state. Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia said the party would meet Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya later in the day to stake a claim to form the government.
Preparations for the oath-taking ceremony are underway at full pace. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend as the chief guest, joined by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, senior Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states.
Sarma expressed gratitude to party leaders and supporters, stating, “On May 12, the NDA Council of Ministers will take oath in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. I request the people of Assam to continue blessing us in the future as well. We aim to take Assam forward and make it one of the most developed states in the country.”
The election of Sarma as the BJP Legislature Party leader marks a significant moment in Assam politics, reinforcing the NDA’s dominance and setting the stage for a new government focused on development and governance.
