Himanta Biswa Sarma Takes Oath as Assam CM for Second Term-PM Modi Attends Grand Ceremony

OVERVIEW

On 12 May 2026, Himanta Biswa Sarma became the Chief Minister of Assam for the second time in a row. The swearing-in ceremony took place in Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, many Union Ministers, and Chief Ministers from BJP and NDA states attended the event. Four other leaders also took oath as ministers. The NDA alliance won a big majority in the recent assembly elections. This is the third term for the NDA government in Assam since 2016.

HIMANTA BISWA SARMA – SECOND TERM AS CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath as Chief Minister of Assam on 12 May 2026. This is his second consecutive term. He first became the Chief Minister in 2021. Before that, he served as a senior minister in the previous BJP governments. Under his leadership, the BJP and its allies have now won three straight terms since 2016.

The oath was administered by  Lakshman Prasad Acharya , the Governor of Assam. The ceremony was held at the Khanapara Veterinary College field in Guwahati.

GRAND CEREMONY ATTENDED BY PM MODI

The event was a grand affair. Many national leaders were present:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi

• Union Cabinet Ministers

• Chief Ministers from BJP and NDA ruled states

• Other NDA leaders and dignitaries

The presence of PM Modi showed strong support from the central government for the new Assam government.

ASSAM GOVERNMENT FORMATION 2026 – ELECTION RESULTS

The assembly elections were held recently. On 4 May 2026, the results were announced. The NDA alliance won a two-thirds majority. Here is the seat breakdown:

Total assembly seats in Assam:  126

The NDA won 102 seats, which is more than two-thirds. The opposition Congress could only win 19 seats.

WHO ARE THE FOUR MINISTERS WHO TOOK OATH?

Along with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, four other leaders took oath as ministers. They are:

1. Rameswar Teli
He was a former Union Minister of State. He returned to state politics and won from Duliajan constituency by a big