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

2. Atul Bora
He is the current President of AGP (Asom Gana Parishad). He is an experienced leader. Since 2016, he has handled key portfolios like agriculture and urban development.

3. Charan Boro
He is a senior leader from BPF (Bodoland People’s Front), which is an ally of BJP. He has represented Majbat constituency since 2016. He brings good governance experience.

4. Ajanta Neog
She is a veteran BJP leader. She is Assam’s first woman Finance Minister. She has been elected continuously since 2001.

SPEAKER OF ASSAM LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY

Senior BJP leader  Ranjeet Kumar Dass  has been nominated as the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. He previously served as Speaker in 2016. He has also held ministerial roles in earlier governments. This shows the government wants continuity and experienced leadership in the assembly.

QUICK OVERVIEW OF ASSAM

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

Q1: When did Himanta Biswa Sarma take oath as Chief Minister of Assam for the second term?
A: On 12 May 2026.

Q2: Who administered the oath to the new Chief Minister?
A: Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the Governor of Assam.

Q3: How many seats did the BJP win in the 2026 Assam assembly elections?
A: 82 seats.

Q4: Name the four ministers who took oath along with CM Himanta Sarma.
A: Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro, and Ajanta Neog.

Q5: Who has been nominated as the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly?
A: Ranjeet Kumar Dass.

EXAM-FOCUSED POINTS

• Date of oath:  12 May 2026

• Chief Minister:  Himanta Biswa Sarma (second consecutive term; first became CM in 2021)

• Governor:  Lakshman Prasad Acharya

• Venue:  Khanapara Veterinary College field, Guwahati

• PM Modi attended  the ceremony

• NDA’s third consecutive term  in Assam (since 2016)

• Election result (4 May 2026):  BJP 82, AGP 10, BPF 10, Congress 19 (Total seats 126)