BJP's Assam victory reflects growing public trust: Minister Ranoj Pegu
Synopsis
Assam's BJP-led NDA alliance is moving swiftly to form a government, with a swearing-in ceremony at Khanapara reportedly set for 12 May. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu's post-victory remarks signal continuity — and a near-consensus expectation that Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma will return as Chief Minister.
Key Takeaways
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu won re-election from Dhemaji Assembly constituency and attributed the BJP's victory to growing public trust in the NDA.
The BJP-led alliance's central observers are expected to arrive on 10 May , after which the legislature party will elect its leader.
The new Council of Ministers is expected to take oath on 12 May at Khanapara .
Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma is widely expected to return as Assam's Chief Minister.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and senior Union ministers are scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony.
Pegu cautioned that cabinet formation in a 126-member Assembly must balance community and group representation.
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Friday thanked voters of his Dhemaji Assembly constituency for re-electing him, saying the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'s emphatic victory in the state Assembly elections reflected the growing trust and confidence of the people in the alliance and its leadership. Speaking to reporters in Guwahati, Pegu also indicated that the new Council of Ministers could take oath as early as 12 May.
Pegu's Gratitude and Commitment
The senior BJP leader expressed deep gratitude to his constituents and framed his re-election as both an honour and an obligation.
Point of View
Not merely a caretaker. Pegu's deliberate downplaying of ministerial berths is also noteworthy: in a coalition where community representation is a live pressure point, managing expectations early is as much a political act as a governance one.
NationPress
11 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Ranoj Pegu and why is he in the news?
Ranoj Pegu is Assam's Education Minister and a senior BJP leader who won re-election from the Dhemaji Assembly constituency. He is in the news for his post-victory remarks attributing the BJP-led NDA's emphatic Assam election win to growing public trust in the alliance.
When is the Assam swearing-in ceremony likely to take place?
The new Council of Ministers is expected to take oath on 12 May at Khanapara in Guwahati. The date is contingent on the BJP legislature party meeting, scheduled after central observers arrive on 10 May.
Who is expected to become Assam's next Chief Minister?
Caretaker Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma is widely expected to be elected leader of the BJP legislature party and return as Assam's Chief Minister, according to Ranoj Pegu.
Who will attend the Assam swearing-in ceremony?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, senior Union ministers, and top BJP leaders from across the country are reportedly scheduled to attend the swearing-in ceremony at Khanapara.
How does cabinet formation work in Assam after the election?
The elected legislature party leader, who becomes Chief Minister, holds the prerogative to constitute the Council of Ministers. Pegu noted that in a 126-member Assembly, cabinet formation must balance representation of different communities and groups.
