Grand Ceremony in Guwahati Marks New NDA Government Formation
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in as Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term in a high-profile ceremony held in Guwahati. The oath of office was administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at 11:40 am, marking the formal beginning of the new state government after the National Democratic Alliance secured another decisive mandate in the Assembly elections.
Top National Leadership Attends Swearing-In Event
The oath-taking ceremony witnessed the presence of top national leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with several Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states. The gathering highlighted the political significance of Assam in the broader national landscape and the strength of the ruling alliance.
NDA Registers Strong Electoral Mandate in Assam
The National Democratic Alliance returned to power in Assam with a sweeping two-thirds majority in the recent Assembly elections, securing a strong continuation of governance. The Bharatiya Janata Party alone won 82 seats, crossing the majority mark comfortably and reaffirming its position as the dominant political force in the state.
Historic Milestone for BJP in Assam Politics
With this consecutive victory, Himanta Biswa Sarma becomes the first non-Congress Chief Minister in Assam to serve two straight terms, marking a significant milestone in the state’s political history. His leadership has been seen as central to the NDA’s sustained electoral success and organizational expansion in the region.
Political Continuity and Governance Focus Ahead
The new term is expected to focus on development, infrastructure expansion, and administrative reforms as the NDA looks to build on its previous tenure. The strong electoral mandate is being viewed as an endorsement of the alliance’s governance model in the state.
