CM Himanta to go LIVE on Facebook tomorrow at 8 PM
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Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will address citizens directly in a Facebook Live session on Friday, October 23, at 8 PM — the Chief Minister's Office of Assam announced on Thursday evening, inviting residents across the state to tune in.
The CMO's post, shared via the official X account, carried a simple call to action: 'HCM Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will go LIVE on Facebook tomorrow at 8 PM. Do join the broadcast.' No specific agenda was disclosed ahead of the session.
Direct-to-citizen broadcasts and Assam's digital outreach
Indian chief ministers have increasingly turned to live social media sessions as a low-barrier channel for direct public communication, bypassing intermediaries and speaking to constituents in real time. Dr. Sarma, who has held the top office since May 2021, has been among the more active state executives on digital platforms, using them to discuss policy updates, respond to public concerns, and rally support for state initiatives.
Facebook Live, with its large rural and semi-urban audience base in Assam, offers a particularly wide reach for such announcements — making the format a practical tool for a state government keen on grassroots engagement.
What exactly Dr. Sarma plans to address in Thursday evening's broadcast remains unannounced. Assam residents watching state politics will be paying attention — whatever he says, it will land without an edit.