Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister for second successive term
In this screenshot from a video released on May 12, 2026, Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term at Khanapara in Guwahati. Photo: @NarendraModi/Yt via PTI
Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to Mr. Sarma at a grand ceremony held at the Veterinary Grounds in Guwahati’s Khanapara district.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministers Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Sarbananda Sonowal, Pabitra Margherita, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers of BJP-ruled States and BJP president Nitin Nabin were present at the swearing-in ceremony.
The swearing-in ceremony marks the formation of the third NDA government in the state.
Mr. Sarma’s mother Mrinalini Devi, wife Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, son Nandil Biswa Sarma and daughter Sukanya Sarma were also present at the event.
NDA won a record 102 MLAs in the 126-member assembly, including 82 from the BJP.
BJP’s allies Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) won 10 seats each.
It was published – 12 May 2026 12:16 IST
