Himanta Biswa Sarma's Second Act Begins - Assam's Most Powerful Leader Returns for Another Term

Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya formally appointed Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma as Assam Chief Minister under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, paving the way for the third consecutive BJP-led government in the state. The swearing-in is scheduled for 11:40 AM on May 12 at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati. The event marks not just a personal triumph for Sarma but a definitive stamp of approval from Assam's voters on five years of governance.

A Landslide That Speaks Volumes

The BJP-led NDA alliance's tally of 102 seats out of 126 in the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections is a sweeping mandate by any measure. Sarma, 57, first became Chief Minister in May 2021 and has since consolidated his position as one of the BJP's most prominent regional leaders and faces in the northeast.

Star-Studded Swearing-In Ceremony

The oath-taking event at Khanapara is expected to be a high-profile political gathering, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as chief guest along with Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, BJP national president Nitin Nabin, and chief ministers from several BJP-ruled states.

Assam Political Highlights

• Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Assam CM for second consecutive term on May 12, 2026
• Oath ceremony scheduled at 11:40 AM at Veterinary College Field, Khanapara, Guwahati
• BJP-led NDA won 102 of 126 seats in 2026 Assam Assembly Elections
• PM Narendra Modi attending as chief guest at the swearing-in ceremony
• Sarma was unanimously chosen as NDA Legislature Party leader ahead of appointment
• This marks BJP's third consecutive government in Assam
• Council of Ministers will also take oath alongside the Chief Minister

Sources: Times of India, NDTV, Deccan Herald, The Telegraph India, India TV News, Economic Times, Times Now