The Hindu reports: Himanta Biswa Sarma will become the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam for the second straight term when he is sworn in today (May 12, 2026). Four MLAs of the NDA will also be sworn in at a function in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States. Editorial | Cost of success: On the BJP’s victory in Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Mr.
Sarma and four other legislators at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara area at 11.40 a.m. Also Read | BJP-led NDA scores hat-trick in Assam The 57-year-old is the first non-Congress leader in the State to assume charge as the CM for a second successive term. The four legislators who will take oath along with Mr.
Background
Sarma are BJP’s Ajanta Neog and Rameshwar Teli, and one each from its allies- Atul Bora of the AGP and BPF’s Charan Boro. Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia says, “This will be the third time the NDA government is taking oath in the presence of Prime Minister Modi.” On the swearing-in ceremony of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government, NCP MP Praful Patel says, “...Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the NDA and BJP are making a lot of progress. They are successful in winning the trust of the public of the nation...” Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma leaves his residence for the swearing-in ceremony.
Key facts
- Himanta Biswa Sarma will become the first non-Congress Chief Minister of Assam for the second straight term when he is sworn in today (May 12, 2026).
- Four MLAs of the NDA will also be sworn in at a function in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers and Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States.
- Editorial | Cost of success: On the BJP’s victory in Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya will administer the oath of office and secrecy to Mr.
- Sarma and four other legislators at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara area at 11.40 a.m.
- Also Read | BJP-led NDA scores hat-trick in Assam The 57-year-old is the first non-Congress leader in the State to assume charge as the CM for a second successive term.
What this means
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora expresses pride in the governance of NDA in Assam, noting it as “unparalleled” and attributing it to the overwhelming victory of the alliance for the third consecutive time in the Assembly elections. Speaking ahead of taking oath as a State Minister in the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led cabinet today, Mr. Bora lauded the leadership of Assam CM-designate and said that the development in the State has been particularly achieved in the State under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s guidance.
Asserting that such a level of progress as under the NDA has not been witnessed “since independence,” Mr. Bora said that the hard work by the Mr. Sarma-led government has paid off, and the people have enthusiastically chosen it for another term.
Originally reported by The Hindu. This story has been edited and re-presented by BRIC Team.
