How Has Assam Thrived Under His Leadership? PM Modi Celebrates CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's Birthday
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New Delhi, Feb 1 (NationPress) Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed heartfelt birthday greetings to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, commending his leadership for fostering notable advancement across several sectors in the state.
Born on February 1, 1969, in Jorhat, Assam, CM Sarma first entered the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2001, representing Jalukbari on a Congress ticket, where he triumphed over Asom Gana Parishad leader Bhrigu Kumar Phukan.
After experiencing political rifts with the state Congress hierarchy, Sarma resigned from all positions in 2014. He continued to serve as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Jalukbari until his departure from the Assembly in September 2015. He joined the BJP on August 23, 2015.
In a post on X, PM Modi remarked, "Sending warm birthday wishes to Assam CM Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji. Under his guidance, Assam has achieved remarkable progress in numerous areas. I pray for his longevity and health in serving the people."
Home Minister Amit Shah also took to social media to convey his birthday wishes to the Assam CM.
"Warm birthday greetings to Chief Minister of Assam Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji. Your relentless efforts in realizing Modi Ji's vision for a developed, peaceful, and secure Assam are truly commendable. I wish you good health, a long life, and continued strength in public service," HM Shah stated in a post on X.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also conveyed his birthday wishes to CM Sarma via a post on X, praying for his health and longevity.
"May you be blessed with excellent health, long life, and a glorious existence, while continuously advancing on the path of public welfare, establishing new standards of development and governance for Assam. This is my prayer at the feet of Maa Kamakhya Devi," CM Yogi expressed.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also shared warm birthday greetings on X, stating, "Warm birthday wishes to Honorable Chief Minister of Assam, Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma ji. Wishing him good health, strength, and continued dedicated service to the nation, guiding Assam and the North East to greater heights."