Overview
Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam on 12 May 2026. This will be his second consecutive term. The BJP-led NDA won 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly. The oath ceremony will take place at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati, at 11:40 AM.
Second Consecutive Term for Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam on 12 May 2026. This ceremony marks his second straight term as CM. He first became Chief Minister after the previous assembly elections. Now, he has won again with a strong majority.
How a Chief Minister is Appointed in Assam
The Chief Minister is the head of the elected state government in India. This is written in Article 164 of the Constitution. In Assam, the Governor appoints the Chief Minister. The person must have the support of the majority of members in the Legislative Assembly.
Assam Legislative Assembly – Numbers and Majority
The Assam Legislative Assembly has only one house. It is called unicameral. It has 126 elected members. To win a majority, a party or alliance needs at least 64 seats. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) won 102 seats in the assembly polls. This is well above the majority mark.
Swearing-in Ceremony Details
The oath-taking ceremony will be held on 12 May 2026 at 11:40 AM. The venue is the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati. On 10 May 2026, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya appointed Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma as Chief Minister. Sarma had staked his claim to form the government with the support of 102 MLAs.
Unanimous Support from Party and Alliance
Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party. He was also elected as the leader of the NDA legislature party. This shows full support from his party and allies.
Who is Expected to Attend?
Several top national leaders are expected to attend the ceremony. They include:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
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BJP President Nitin Nabin
Their presence highlights the importance of this swearing-in for the party.
FAQ
Q1: When will Himanta Biswa Sarma take oath as Assam CM?
A: On 12 May 2026 at 11:40 AM.
Q2: Is this his first term as Chief Minister?
A: No, this is his second consecutive term.
Q3: How many seats are there in the Assam Legislative Assembly?
A: 126 seats.
Q4: How many seats are needed for a simple majority?
A: 64 seats.
Q5: How many seats did the