Assam Chief Minister Resigns, Paving the Way for New Government Formation

In a significant political development, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has resigned, setting the stage for the formation of a new government after the NDA's electoral success. During a meeting with Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Sarma confirmed the resignation of the entire council of ministers and discussed the interim administration's role until the new government is established. The decision regarding the next Chief Minister will be made by the BJP's central leadership, with plans for a new cabinet to be formed after May 11. This transition marks a pivotal moment in Assam's political landscape.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 6, 2026, 12:50 IST

Resignation of Assam's Chief Minister

On Wednesday, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his resignation to Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, facilitating the formation of a new government. This step follows the NDA's victory in the assembly elections, marking the official beginning of the new government setup. During the meeting at the Raj Bhavan, several senior leaders, including Ranajoy Pegu and Manav Deka, accompanied Chief Minister Sarma.

Cabinet Resignation and Interim Administration

In a conversation with reporters, Chief Minister Sarma confirmed that the entire council of ministers has also resigned. He mentioned that the Governor has instructed the current government to continue functioning as a caretaker administration until the new government is established. When asked about the next Chief Minister, Sarma stated that the decision would be made by the BJP's central leadership. He revealed that party president Nitin Nabin has assigned senior leader JP Nadda the role of observer, who will make the final call.

Future Plans for the New Cabinet

Sarma indicated that the new council of ministers would be formed after May 11. However, he expressed uncertainty regarding whether the swearing-in ceremony would take place on May 12. After leaving the Raj Bhavan, the caretaker Chief Minister will head directly to the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhavan for a meeting with the newly elected BJP legislators.