Assam CM Oath Ceremony Highlights: Himanta Sarma sworn in as Assam CM, 4 ministers take oath
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Assam CM Oath-taking Live: Himanta Sarma begins second term with bigger BJP footprint
Widely seen as the architect of the BJP’s rapid expansion across the Northeast, Himanta Biswa Sarma’s return as Assam chief minister for a second consecutive term marks both leadership continuity and the deepening political dominance of the BJP-led NDA in the region.
Despite sustained attacks from the Congress during the election campaign and allegations targeting his wife, Sarma remained politically unshaken and steered the BJP to another commanding victory in Assam.
The 57-year-old leader has played a key role in reshaping the Northeast’s political landscape in favour of the BJP over the past decade, emerging as one of the saffron party’s most influential regional faces.
Ahead of his swearing-in, Sarma signalled an aggressive governance push for his second term, saying his first tenure was “just a trailer†and that “the movie will unfold in the second term.â€
Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath Ceremony: BPF's Charan Boro takes oath as Cabinet Minister
Bodoland People's Front (BPF) leader Charan Boro took oath as Cabinet Minister at a high-profile oath ceremony event in Guwahati.
Boro, a prominent Bodo leader, held the Transport and Welfare of Bodoland portfolios in the first Himanta Sarma government. He defeated JMM candidate Priti Rekha Barla from Mazbat in Udalguri district by a margin of 55,546 votes.
Assam CM Oath Live: BJP's Ajanta Neog takes oath as Cabinet Minister
BJP leader Ajanta Neog, who held the portfolios of Finance and Women and Child Development in the first Himanta Sarma government, took oath as a Cabinet Minister again.
Neog defeated Congress's Bitupan Saikia from Golaghat by a margin of 43,759 votes.
Himanta Biswa Sarma CM Oath: AGP chief Atu Bora takes oath as Assam minister
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Atul Bora was administered the oath as a Cabinet Minister in the Assam government. He took the oath during a ceremony in Guwahati alongside Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who began his second consecutive term following the NDA's victory in the Assembly polls.
Bora defeated Raijor Dal candidate Hari Prasad Saikia from Bokakhat in Golaghat district by a margin of 60,537 votes.
Assam CM Swearing In: BJP's Rameswar Teli takes oath as Assam minister
BJP leader Rameswar Teli took oath as a cabinet minister in the new government headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Teli defeated his Congress rival Dhruba Gogoi by a margin of 10,459 votes from Duliajan, a key oil town in Dibrugarh district.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam CM: Himanta Sarma takes oath as Assam CM for 2nd time
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive time. He took oath days after leading the BJP-led NDA to a landslide victory, winning 102 seats.
He also became the first non-Congress leader in Assam to secure two back-to-back terms as chief minister.
Himanta Biswa Sarma Assam CM: Suvendu Adhikari arrives in Guwahati for Himanta's swearing-in
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has arrived in Guwahati for BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma's swearing-in ceremony. Adhikari emerged as the giant-slayer after leading the BJP to a historic victory in West Bengal, where the party won 207 seats.
Assam New CM Oath: Senior NDA leaders visit Kamakhya temple ahead of Himanta's swearing-in
Senior NDA leaders on Tuesday offered prayers at the revered Kamakhya temple in Guwahati ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the third BJP-led government in Assam.
Among those who paid obeisance to Goddess Kamakhya were Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and Rajya Sabha MP Praful Patel.
(with inputs from PTI)
Assam CM Oath Ceremony: Union minister Annapurna Devi hails BJP’s ‘historic’ third-term victory in Assam
Union Minister Annapurna Devi arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma. Speaking ahead of the event, she thanked the people of Assam for giving the BJP-led NDA a “historic victory†for a third consecutive term in the state.
“I extend my heartfelt thanks to the people of Assam for securing a historic victory for the third time. Today is a matter of great joy for Assam as the Chief Minister will take oath today. For the third time, a BJP government has been formed with a full majority,†she said.
Assam CM Oath Ceremony: UP CM Yogi Adityanath arrives in Guwahati for Himanta Sarma swearing-in
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma. The high-profile event is witnessing the presence of several BJP and NDA leaders from across the country as Sarma prepares to take oath for a second consecutive term as chief minister.
Assam CM Oath Live: Suvendu Adhikari reaches Guwahati, praises Himanta Sarma ahead of oath ceremony
West Bengal BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari arrived in Guwahati on Tuesday to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma. Speaking to reporters after his arrival, Adhikari said he first paid obeisance to Maa Kamakhya and congratulated the people of Assam on the NDA’s victory. He also credited BJP workers from Assam for supporting the party’s electoral success in West Bengal.
Praising Sarma, Adhikari described the Assam chief minister-designate as his “elder brother†and said he had learnt a great deal from observing his style of functioning. “He is a very down-to-earth person,†he said.
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Assam CM Oath Ceremony: Atul Bora thanks Himanta Sarma for reinduction into NDA cabinet
Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Monday expressed gratitude to Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma for once again placing faith in him and inducting him into the new NDA government in the state.
Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony, Bora said the confidence reposed in him by Sarma would inspire him to serve the people of Assam with greater commitment and responsibility. Calling May 12 a “historic and emotional day†for the state, Bora said Sarma’s return as chief minister would usher Assam into a new phase of development, peace and prosperity.
He also praised Sarma’s leadership and commitment to public welfare, saying Assam had witnessed rapid progress under his tenure. Bora added that taking oath as a cabinet minister in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and senior NDA leaders would be a matter of immense honour and responsibility for him.
Himanta Sarma Swearing-in: Over 1 lakh people expected at Assam oath ceremony, security tightened
More than one lakh people are expected to attend Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati on Tuesday, according to officials. The gathering is likely to include BJP panchayat presidents, party workers and members from across Assam, in addition to top NDA leaders and dignitaries.
Security has been intensified across the city ahead of the high-profile event, with both central and state police forces deployed to monitor the situation. Officials said arrangements at the Khanapara venue are being coordinated by multiple departments under the supervision of Chief Secretary Ravi Kota to ensure smooth conduct of the ceremony.
Assam CM Swearing-in Live: Ajanta Neog, Atul Bora among four leaders set to join Himanta Sarma cabinet
Four legislators will take oath along with Himanta Biswa Sarma at Tuesday’s swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati, marking the beginning of the BJP-led NDA government’s third consecutive term in Assam. The ministers-designate include BJP leaders Ajanta Neog and Rameshwar Teli, AGP chief Atul Bora and BPF MLA Charan Boro.
Neog, Bora and Boro were all part of Sarma’s first cabinet. In the outgoing government, Neog handled the finance portfolio, Bora was in charge of agriculture, while Boro served as transport minister. Teli, a former Union minister, is returning to active state politics with his induction into the Assam cabinet.
Assam Government Formation: Massive arrangements in place at Khanapara venue for oath ceremony
Elaborate preparations have been made at the Khanapara Veterinary College field on the outskirts of Guwahati for Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony on Tuesday, with authorities expecting the attendance of several thousand people. Separate stages have also been erected to accommodate different categories of dignitaries attending the high-profile NDA event, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers, chief ministers and other senior leaders.
Himanta Sarma to take oath today for 2nd term as Assam CM, NDA set for 3rd stint
BJP's Northeast strongman Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam chief minister for a second consecutive term along with four ministers on Tuesday, marking the NDA's third straight government in the state. Read full story here
Assam CM Swearing-in: 4 ministers to take oath with Himanta Sarma, Ranjit Das named Speaker pick
Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that four MLAs will be sworn in as ministers alongside him at Tuesday’s oath-taking ceremony in Guwahati. The BJP-led NDA government will begin its third straight term in the state with Sarma returning as chief minister for a second consecutive tenure.
The four leaders set to take oath are: BJP’s Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog, AGP president Atul Bora and BPF MLA Charan Boro. Sarma also announced that BJP MLA Ranjit Das will be the NDA’s candidate for the Speaker’s post in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
"My heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to all of them. Together, we will continue to work with full dedication for a stronger, more developed and prosperous Assam," Sarma wrote in a post on X.
Assam CM Oath Ceremony Guest List: PM Modi, Amit Shah among top guests; NDA chief ministers to attend
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati on Tuesday is set to witness the presence of top BJP and NDA leaders from across the country, turning the event into a major political showcase for the ruling alliance.
Among the key guests expected at the ceremony are:
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
- Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
- Union ministers Sarbananda Sonowal, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Jyotiraditya Scindia, Chirag Paswan and Lalan Singh
- BJP national president Nitin Nabin
Chief ministers and deputy chief ministers attending include:
- Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis
- Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma
- Goa CM Pramod Sawant
- Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi
- Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav
- Delhi CM Rekha Gupta
- Tripura CM Manik Saha
- Nagaland CM Neiphiu Rio
- Mizoram CM Lalduhoma
- Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang
- Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu
Several deputy chief ministers from NDA-ruled states, industrialists, Vaishnavite monastery heads, BJP workers and booth committee presidents are also attending the high-profile ceremony.
Assam CM Swearing-in Today: Top NDA leaders, Union ministers arrive in Guwahati for Himanta Sarma oath ceremony
Guwahati turned into a political hub ahead of Himanta Biswa Sarma’s swearing-in ceremony, with several Union ministers, chief ministers, deputy chief ministers and other NDA leaders arriving in the city on Monday for the high-profile event. According to Sarma, the ceremony will also be attended by leading industrialists, Satradhikars of Vaishnavite monasteries, BJP workers and booth committee presidents from across Assam. Many dignitaries received traditional Assamese welcomes at the airport after landing in the city. Among the prominent leaders who have already arrived are Union ministers Rajnath Singh, Sarbananda Sonowal, Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Lalan Singh, Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chirag Paswan. Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin were also scheduled to reach Guwahati later in the night ahead of Tuesday’s oath-taking ceremony.