Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam CM for 2nd term; NDA wins 102 seats
Synopsis
Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term at Khanapara, Guwahati, as the NDA — buoyed by a landslide 102-seat win — forms a government in the state for the third straight time. The ceremony drew Prime Minister Modi, Home Minister Shah, and even the US Ambassador to India.
Key Takeaways
Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on 12 May at Khanapara, Guwahati .
The NDA won 102 of 126 Assembly seats; BJP alone secured 82 seats , while AGP and BPF won 10 seats each .
AGP chief Atul Bora , Rameswar Teli , Ajanta Neog , and Charan Boro also took oath as Cabinet Ministers.
PM Narendra Modi , Home Minister Amit Shah , Defence Minister Rajnath Singh , and US Ambassador Sergio Gor attended the ceremony.
Ranjeet Kumar Dass has been named the NDA's candidate for the role of Assembly Speaker .
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Atul Bora on Monday, 12 May took oath as a Cabinet Minister in the new Assam government, expressing gratitude to the people of the state for delivering what he called a "historic mandate" to the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the third consecutive time. The swearing-in ceremony, held at Khanapara, Guwahati, marks Himanta Biswa Sarma's second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam and the third straight BJP-led government in the state.
Key Developments at the Swearing-In
Alongside Sarma, four ministers took the oath of office at the ceremony. The new Cabinet includes Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Atul Bora from the AGP, and Charan Boro from the Bodoland People's Front (BPF). Ranjeet Kumar Dass, a former minister and prominent BJP figure, has been named the NDA's candidate for the role of Speaker of the state Assembly.
What Atul Bora Said
Speaking to reporters ahead of the ceremony, Bora said, "Today is a historic day as once again the NDA government is going to take oath for the third time. Our respected Prime Minister, Home Minister, and the national president of the BJP will be present. Industrialists and Ambassadors have also arrived, and people from various states are coming."
He further added, "In the last five years, the way our Chief Minister has worked for the development of the state has been remarkable. For the development and progress of the state, the people of Assam have given a historic mandate to the NDA. I extend my heartfelt congratulations and gratitude to the people of Assam." Bora also thanked Sarma for including him in the Cabinet, saying, "I thank the CM for the responsibility he has given me."
High-Profile Attendance
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP National President Nitin Nabin attended the oath-taking event, which BJP leaders described as a major political occasion for the party in the Northeast. Notably, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor also arrived in Guwahati for the ceremony, underscoring the diplomatic significance of the event.
Several Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states were also present, including Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu, Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu, Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai, Tripura CM Manik Saha, Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong, and West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari.
NDA's Election Victory
The NDA — comprising the BJP, AGP, and BPF — secured a commanding victory in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections, winning 102 seats in the 126-member House. The BJP alone won 82 seats, while the AGP and BPF won 10 seats each. This is the third consecutive term for a BJP-led government in the state, reinforcing the alliance's dominance in the Northeast.
What Comes Next
With the Cabinet now sworn in, the new Assam government is expected to outline its governance priorities in the coming days. The strong electoral mandate and high-profile attendance at the ceremony signal the Centre's continued focus on the Northeast as a strategic political and developmental priority.
Point of View
But the real test will be whether the development narrative that drove the mandate translates into measurable outcomes on employment, flood management, and border infrastructure. The AGP and BPF's continued inclusion in the Cabinet reflects coalition discipline, though both allies hold limited leverage with just 10 seats each. The ceremony's national footprint also telegraphs Sarma's growing stature within the BJP's leadership hierarchy.
NationPress
4 Jul 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam in May 2025?
Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam for his second consecutive term on 12 May at Khanapara, Guwahati. This marks the third consecutive BJP-led government in the state.
How many seats did the NDA win in the Assam Assembly elections?
The NDA won 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly. The BJP alone secured 82 seats, while the AGP and BPF won 10 seats each.
Who are the ministers sworn in alongside Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Four ministers took oath alongside Sarma: Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog from the BJP, Atul Bora from the AGP, and Charan Boro from the BPF. Ranjeet Kumar Dass has been named the NDA's candidate for Assembly Speaker.
Which national leaders attended the Assam swearing-in ceremony?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and BJP National President Nitin Nabin attended the ceremony, along with multiple Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states and US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
What did AGP chief Atul Bora say about the election result?
Atul Bora called it a historic day and credited the people of Assam for giving the NDA a historic mandate for the third consecutive time. He also thanked Chief Minister Sarma for including him in the Cabinet.
