Assam Government Announces New Cabinet Inductees
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a major expansion of the state Cabinet, with 12 legislators scheduled to take oath as ministers on June 5.
The swearing-in ceremony is set to take place at 12:45 PM, adding new faces to the state government as Assam prepares for the next phase of governance and policy implementation.
The announcement was made by the Chief Minister through a social media post, where he revealed the names of the legislators who will be inducted into the Council of Ministers.
Full List of MLAs to Be Sworn In
The following legislators have been named for induction into the Assam Cabinet:
- Ashwini Ray Sarkar
- Ashok Singhal
- Bimal Borah
- Biswajit Daimary
- Jayant Mallabaruah
- Kaushik Rai
- Keshab Mahanta
- Krishnendu Paul
- Nilima Devi
- Pijush Hazarika
- Ranoj Pegu
- Susanta Borgohain
Significant Political Move Ahead of Key Challenges
The Cabinet expansion is being viewed as an important political and administrative exercise by the Assam government. The induction of 12 ministers is expected to strengthen governance, distribute responsibilities across departments and enhance the government’s ability to implement development initiatives across the state.
Political observers note that the move comes at a time when the government is focusing on infrastructure development, welfare schemes and economic growth ahead of future electoral contests.
Focus on Governance and Regional Representation
While portfolio allocations are expected to be announced separately, the inclusion of leaders from different regions and communities is likely to play a role in the government’s broader strategy of ensuring balanced representation within the Cabinet.
The swearing-in ceremony on June 5 will mark one of the most significant changes to the Assam Council of Ministers in recent months, with all eyes now on the responsibilities that will be assigned to the newly inducted ministers.
