Assam Chief Minister Announces New Cabinet Ministers Ahead of Swearing-In Ceremony

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the names of 12 legislators who will be sworn in as cabinet ministers on June 5. This significant event follows the recent assembly elections and is expected to initiate the full administrative operations of the new BJP-led government. The swearing-in ceremony will take place at the Jyoti-Bishnu Inter-Cultural Art Temple in Guwahati, with the Governor officiating. Political analysts are keenly observing this cabinet formation for insights into the government's priorities and regional representation.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 4, 2026, 19:09 IST

New Cabinet Ministers Set to Take Oath in Assam

On Thursday, Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Chief Minister of Assam, revealed the names of 12 legislators who will take their oaths as cabinet ministers on June 5. This announcement was made via the Chief Minister's official social media account, where he specified that the swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 12:45 PM on Friday.

Sarma expressed his pleasure in announcing that the following esteemed members of the Assam Assembly will be sworn in as cabinet ministers on June 5, 2026, at 12:45 PM.

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The legislators joining the Assam cabinet include Ashwini Ray Sarma, Ashok Singhal, Bimal Bora, Biswajit Daimari, Jayanta Malla Barua, Kaushik Roy, Keshab Mahanta, Krishnendu Paul, Nilima Devi, Pijush Hazarika, Ranoj Pegu, and Susanta Borgohain. According to the official schedule, the swearing-in ceremony will be conducted by Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. This event will take place at the Jyoti-Bishnu Inter-Cultural Art Temple in Guwahati.

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The expansion of the cabinet is a significant step following the recent assembly elections, marking the formation of a new government led by the BJP in Assam. The appointment of ministers is expected to pave the way for the allocation of departments and the commencement of full administrative operations of the government. Political analysts are closely monitoring this cabinet formation to glean insights into the government's priorities and regional representation for the new term.