Himanta Biswa Sarma to Take Oath as Assam Chief Minister for Second Consecutive Term

Himanta Biswa Sarma is poised to take the oath of office as Assam's Chief Minister for the second consecutive term, marking a significant milestone in the state's political history. This event will see Sarma being sworn in alongside four ministers, including notable leaders from the BJP and its allies. The ceremony, attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other dignitaries, underscores the NDA's strong mandate following the recent assembly elections, where the coalition secured a two-thirds majority. This article delves into the details of the new cabinet and the implications for Assam's governance.

By Narendra Chaudhary May 12, 2026, 10:08 IST

A New Chapter in Assam Politics

A significant event is set to unfold in Assam's political landscape as Himanta Biswa Sarma, a prominent leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), prepares to take the oath of office as the Chief Minister for the second consecutive time. This moment marks a historic milestone, as Sarma becomes the first Chief Minister from a party other than Congress to achieve this feat in Assam's history.

He will be sworn in alongside four ministers, including two from the BJP and one each from its allied parties, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the Bodoland People's Front (BPF). Assam's Governor, Laxman Prasad Acharya, will administer the oath to the Chief Minister and the new cabinet members at 11:40 AM on Tuesday.

Third NDA Government in Assam

This will be the third NDA government led by Sarma as Chief Minister, making him the only leader from a party other than Congress to achieve this milestone in the state. He has also announced the names of the four ministers who will take the oath alongside him.

The Four Ministers Taking Oath Today

Rameshwar Teli: A former Union Minister of State, Teli has returned to state politics ahead of the 2026 elections, defeating Congress candidate Dhruv Gogoi by a decisive margin of 10,459 votes in the Duliajan assembly constituency.

Atul Bora: The AGP president, Bora won the Bokakhat assembly seat in the 2026 elections, defeating Raijor Dal candidate Hari Prasad Saikia by a margin of 60,537 votes. He has served as a minister in both the government led by Sarbananda Sonowal and the current administration under Sarma since 2016.

Charan Boro: A legislator from the BPF, Boro has represented the Mazbat assembly constituency since 2016 and has been serving as a cabinet minister in the Assam government since October 2025. This year, he won against Jharkhand Mukti Morcha candidate Preeti Rekha Barla by 55,546 votes.

Ajanta Neog: A seasoned BJP leader, Neog has been serving as the Minister of Finance and Women & Child Development in the Assam government since May 2021, making her the first female finance minister of Assam. She has represented the Golaghat assembly seat since 2001, winning this year by a margin of 43,759 votes against Congress leader Bitupan Saikia.

NDA's Speaker Candidate

Sarma also announced that senior BJP leader Ranjit Kumar Das will be the coalition's candidate for the Speaker position in the Assam Assembly. Das has previously held the Speaker role when the NDA first came to power in Assam in 2016 and has served as a minister in both previous state governments.

Ceremony Attendees

The oath-taking ceremony will see the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi along with several senior central ministers. Additionally, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from BJP and NDA-ruled states are expected to attend.

Leaders from outside the NDA coalition, including the Chief Minister of Mizoram, will also grace the occasion. The ceremony will take place at the Khanapara Veterinary College grounds, where extensive arrangements have been made to accommodate thousands of attendees.

NDA's Strong Mandate in Assam

In the recently concluded assembly elections, the NDA secured a two-thirds majority in the 126-member assembly. The BJP won 82 seats, while its allies AGP and BPF each secured 10 seats. The Congress party managed to win only 19 seats.