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The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held on May 12 at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota announced on Thursday.

 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers, chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of BJP-ruled states, along with industry representatives, are expected to attend the ceremony.

 

Kota said a comprehensive review meeting was held with senior officials, including the Director General of Police, to assess preparedness for the Prime Minister’s visit and the oath-taking ceremony.

 

“Chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the DGP, Assam today to assess preparedness for the forthcoming visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Council of Ministers,” he said in a post on X.

 

The meeting reviewed arrangements related to security, traffic management, venue readiness, protocol and inter-departmental coordination.

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“Emphasised the need for seamless execution, strict adherence to established protocols, and close coordination among all stakeholders,” Kota said.

 

He added that all departments concerned have been directed to maintain the highest level of preparedness to ensure the ceremony is conducted smoothly and securely, in keeping with its significance.

 

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has already tendered his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who has asked him to continue as head of the caretaker government until the new ministry is sworn in.

 

Meanwhile, Union minister J P Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini have been appointed as observer and co-observer, respectively, for the election of the BJP Legislature Party leader, which is likely to take place on May 10.

 

The NDA returned to power in Assam for a third consecutive term, securing 102 of the 126 Assembly seats. The BJP won 82 constituencies, while its allies—the Bodoland People’s Front and the Asom Gana Parishad—secured 10 seats each.