Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, praising him as a "wonderful administrator" who has done "pioneering work" for the state. The swearing-in ceremony, held in Guwahati, also marked the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) forming the government in Assam for the third straight time.

Modi's Message on X

In a post on X, Prime Minister Modi wrote: "A great day for Assam! For the third consecutive time, the NDA Government assumes office. Congratulations to Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji on taking oath. He has made a mark as a wonderful administrator and has done pioneering work for the state. My best wishes to him for the tenure ahead."

In a separate post, Modi extended his wishes to the newly sworn-in ministers, saying: "Congratulations to Shri Rameswar Teli Ji, Shri Atul Bora Ji, Shri Charan Boro Ji and Smt. Ajanta Neog Ji on taking oath as Ministers in the Assam Government. My best wishes to them as they work towards strengthening the growth trajectory of Assam."

New Council of Ministers

Alongside Sarma, four ministers were sworn into the new Council of Ministers. Former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) President Atul Bora, United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) leader Charan Boro, and senior BJP leader Ajanta Neog took their oaths as ministers. The multi-party composition of the cabinet reflects the coalition character of the NDA alliance in the state.

High-Profile Attendance

The ceremony drew a significant gathering of political and social luminaries. Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended, alongside BJP national leaders and Chief Ministers from 22 NDA-ruled states. Notably, 15 Satradhikars from Assam's revered Vaishnavite monasteries were also present, lending the event a strong cultural and religious dimension. Leading industrialists and distinguished personalities from various sectors rounded out the distinguished audience.

Sarma's Political Journey and BJP's Dominance in Assam

Himanta Biswa Sarma, dressed in traditional Assamese attire, took the oath amid loud cheers from party workers and supporters. He first assumed the Chief Minister's office in 2021 and has now begun his second consecutive term following the NDA's decisive mandate in the recently concluded Assembly elections. This marks the third consecutive BJP-led government in Assam, further consolidating the party's political dominance in the northeastern region. This is a historic feat in a state where political fortunes have historically been volatile, underlining how comprehensively the BJP has reshaped Assam's electoral landscape over the past decade.

What Comes Next

With the cabinet now constituted, the Sarma government is expected to move swiftly on governance priorities, including infrastructure development, flood management, and economic growth in the Northeast. The full expansion of the Council of Ministers is anticipated in the coming days as the new administration settles in.