Assam's Political Shift: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Resigns to Make Way for New Leadership

Political Transition in Assam

Guwahati: On Wednesday, Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with his cabinet members, submitted their resignations, setting the stage for a new government under the BJP's leadership, as confirmed by officials.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) secured 102 out of 126 seats in the assembly elections, which were conducted in a single phase on April 9, with the vote counting occurring on May 4.

In a statement shared on X, the Chief Minister's Office noted, "To facilitate the formation of the new government following the official announcement of the #AssamElections2026 results, Dr. @himantabiswa has resigned as Chief Minister along with his council of Ministers to Hon'ble Governor Shri @Laxmanacharya54 today at Lok Bhawan."

The Governor has acknowledged the resignation and has asked Sarma to remain in his role as caretaker Chief Minister until the new administration is established.

Later, addressing the media outside Lok Bhawan, Sarma indicated that the oath-taking ceremony for the new government is expected to occur after May 11.

"Given the historic nature of this victory, we have extended an invitation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the event," he added.

The selection of the new Chief Minister for Assam will take place during a meeting of the BJP legislature party, which will include central observers, Sarma mentioned.