On May 11, 2026, Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath as Assam’s Chief Minister for the second time. The ceremony took place at the Veterinary College Ground in Guwahati. Alongside Sarma, four key ministers also took their oaths, marking the beginning of Assam’s third consecutive BJP-led government.
Key Ministers in the New Cabinet
The four ministers sworn in were:
- Rameswar Teli: Former Union Minister, now handling a key portfolio in Assam.
- Atul Bora: Assam Gana Parishad (AGP) President, with a significant ministerial role.
- Charan Boro: Member from the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), previously a minister in the NDA government.
- Ajanta Neog: Returning to the cabinet from her previous role.
Sarma’s Cabinet and Leadership Plans
Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed pride in announcing Ranjit Das as the candidate for Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker. He wished the team success, emphasizing their commitment to working for a stronger, more developed Assam.
PM Modi’s Arrival in Guwahati
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Guwahati on the eve of the oath-taking ceremony. He was welcomed at the popular Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport by Sarma and other BJP leaders. Modi’s presence underscored the significance of the BJP-led NDA government’s third consecutive term in Assam.
A Warm Reception for PM Modi
Sarma shared a post on social media, offering a warm welcome to PM Modi. He noted that Modi’s visit was a significant occasion in Assam’s political history. The visit marked the start of the BJP-NDA government’s third consecutive term in Assam.
Prominent Figures at the Ceremony
The ceremony witnessed attendance from several high-profile guests, including central ministers, NDA-ruled state CMs, top industrialists, and other dignitaries. Here’s a list of some key attendees:
- Amit Shah: Union Home Minister
- Nitin Gadkari: BJP National President
- Rajnath Singh: Union Minister
- Sarbananda Sonowal: Former CM of Assam
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan: CM of Madhya Pradesh
- Jyotiraditya Scindia: Union Minister
- Chirag Paswan: LJP leader
- Rekha Gupta: CM of Delhi
- Pramod Sawant: CM of Goa
- Bhajan Lal Sharma: CM of Rajasthan
- Samrat Choudhary: CM of Bihar
- Vishnu Dev Sahay: CM of Chhattisgarh
- Pushkar Singh Dhami: CM of Uttarakhand
- Devendra Fadnavis: CM of Maharashtra
- Mohan Charan Majhi: CM of Odisha
- Mohan Yadav: CM of Madhya Pradesh
