Assam cabinet list to be revealed Tuesday morning: CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma
Synopsis
Himanta Biswa Sarma is keeping Assam's new cabinet list under wraps until Tuesday morning — just hours before the swearing-in. With BJP national president Nitin Nabin already in Guwahati for closed-door talks, the suspense over who joins the NDA ministry reflects both coalition arithmetic and central leadership's tight grip on the process.
Key Takeaways
CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the Assam cabinet list will only be announced on Tuesday morning , hours before the oath ceremony.
The swearing-in is scheduled for 11 am Tuesday at the Veterinary College Playground, Khanapara, Guwahati .
BJP national president Nitin Nabin is in Guwahati holding discussions on government formation.
Reports suggest only a small group of ministers may be sworn in initially, with the rest inducted after 7–10 days .
The NDA won 102 of 126 seats ; BJP alone secured 82 seats , with AGP and BPF winning 10 seats each .
PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh , and several NDA Chief Ministers are expected at the ceremony.
Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the composition of the new Assam Council of Ministers would be finalised only on Tuesday morning, just hours before the swearing-in ceremony of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government in the state. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Sarma made clear that no prior intimation would be given to party leaders or alliance partners about ministerial appointments.
What Sarma Said
"The names of the ministers will be informed only on Tuesday morning. No one has been officially informed yet," Sarma said. He added that the allocation of ministerial berths would be decided only after receiving approval from the BJP's central leadership, underscoring that the final call rests with the party's top brass in New Delhi.
Central Leadership in the Loop
According to party sources, BJP national president Nitin Nabin has already arrived in Guwahati and is holding discussions with Sarma and senior party leaders regarding the formation of the new government. Speculation has been rife in political circles that only a small group of ministers may take oath alongside Sarma on Tuesday, with the remaining members of the Council of Ministers potentially inducted after seven to ten days. Sarma, however, refrained from confirming these reports.
Swearing-In Ceremony Details
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled for 11 am on Tuesday at the Veterinary College Playground in the Khanapara area of Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, former BJP president J.P. Nadda, and several Union ministers and Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states are expected to attend the event.
Election Mandate Behind the Victory
Sarma is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term after leading the BJP-led NDA to a sweeping victory in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections. The NDA secured 102 seats in the 126-member Assembly, with the BJP alone winning 82 seats. Alliance partners Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) won 10 seats each.
Opposition's Slim Showing
The Congress-led opposition alliance managed only 19 seats, while Raijor Dal and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) secured two seats each. The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) won one seat, and the Assam Jatiya Parishad failed to open its account. The scale of the NDA's majority leaves the opposition with limited leverage in the new Assembly. All eyes now turn to the cabinet's final composition, which will signal Sarma's priorities and the balance of power within the NDA alliance for his second term.
Point of View
Manages expectations, and keeps alliance partners guessing until the last moment. The presence of BJP national president Nitin Nabin in Guwahati signals that New Delhi, not Dispur, holds the final say on ministerial berths. Notably, the reported phased induction model — a small initial cabinet followed by expansion — could be a way to reward loyalty incrementally while keeping coalition partners like AGP and BPF in check. The real test of Sarma's second term will be whether the cabinet's composition reflects administrative competence or purely political arithmetic.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When will the Assam cabinet list be announced?
CM-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the names of ministers will be revealed only on Tuesday morning, just hours before the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for 11 am at Khanapara, Guwahati.
Where is the Assam swearing-in ceremony being held?
The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled at the Veterinary College Playground in the Khanapara area of Guwahati at 11 am on Tuesday. PM Modi, Amit Shah, and several NDA Chief Ministers are expected to attend.
How many seats did the BJP-led NDA win in the Assam Assembly elections?
The NDA secured 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly. The BJP alone won 82 seats, while alliance partners AGP and BPF won 10 seats each.
Will all ministers be sworn in on Tuesday?
According to reports, only a small group of ministers may take oath with Sarma on Tuesday, with the remaining Council of Ministers members potentially inducted after seven to ten days. Sarma has not officially confirmed this arrangement.
Who is attending the Assam swearing-in ceremony?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, former BJP president J.P. Nadda, and several Union ministers and Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states are expected to be present at the ceremony.
