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Sarma’s personal electoral performance was equally emphatic, as he retained his Jalukbari constituency with a massive margin of over 89,000 votes. Joining him in the new cabinet were Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro, and Ajanta Neog, all of whom were sworn in as ministers during the same ceremony.

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam CM

May 12, 2026, 11:47 AM - 2 min read

The oath of office was administered by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking a historic milestone as the 57-year-old Sarma became the first non-Congress leader in the state’s history to secure back-to-back terms.

Muslims must shun their pervasive anti-BJP streak

May 11, 2026, 05:18 PM - 7 min read

An overwhelming Muslims not only “do not vote” for the BJP, but they make it a point that they “will” vote for anyone. Not just that, they actually vote to get the BJP “defeated”. Not voting for a particular party is one thing. But voting for getting a particular party defeated only shows the deep hatred and hostility towards that party.

NDA leaders led by Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted their claim to Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati to form the government after securing a majority in the Assembly.

NDA stakes claim to form govt in Assam

May 10, 2026, 02:33 PM - 3 min read

NDA leaders met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan and staked claim to form government led by Chief Minister-elect Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with state BJP president Dilip Saikia shows victory sign during celebrations amid vote tabulation as the party leads in the Assembly elections, at the party headquarters, in Guwahati, Assam, on Monday.

Himanta wins Jalukbari, retains seat for 4th time

May 4, 2026, 08:27 PM - 3 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s emphatic Jalukbari win reinforces his grip on Assam politics, even as his tenure continues to blend governance push with recurring controversies.

Assam minister Pijush Hazarika poses for a photograph after winning Jagiroad seat.

Pijush Hazarika wins Jagiroad by 93,584 votes, secures 4th term

May 4, 2026, 04:40 PM - 2 min read

Assam minister Pijush Hazarika wins Jagiroad by 93,584 votes, securing a fourth consecutive term as BJP continues strong performance in state polls.

Artists play traditional drums as BJP workers celebrate the party taking lead during the Assam Assembly elections results day, at party headquarters, in Guwahati, on Monday.

Ruling NDA set for third straight term in Assam, leads in 99 seat

May 4, 2026, 03:13 PM - 4 min read

NDA is set for a third consecutive term in Assam, leading in 99 of 126 seats as BJP and allies cross majority mark, EC trends show.

Pawan Khera granted pre-arrest bail in defamation case

May 1, 2026, 12:08 PM - 2 min read

The bench, comprising Justice JK Maheshwari and Justice Atul Chandurkar, took up the case after the Gauhati High Court had previously turned down Khera’s request for protection from arrest.

The Supreme Court of India. (File photo)

SC reserves order on Pawan Khera's plea for anticipatory bail

April 30, 2026, 03:26 PM - 3 min read

The Supreme Court has reserved its order on Congress leader Pawan Khera’s anticipatory bail plea in a case linked to allegations against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife, with sharp arguments over arrest, evidence, and alleged use of “doctored” documents.

A file photo of Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing a gathering.

No meat ban in BJP-ruled states, Mamata spreading lies: Himanta

April 16, 2026, 03:28 PM - 3 min read

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma rejects Mamata Banerjee’s meat ban claims, says no such policy exists in BJP-ruled states, flags border security concerns.

While the Supreme Court paused the bail, it clarified that Pawan Khera is still entitled to seek legal remedies through the appropriate courts in Assam, noting that today’s ruling should not prejudice any such future application.

Supreme Court pauses Pawan Khera's interim bail

April 15, 2026, 01:36 PM - 3 min read

The stay came on an appeal filed by the Assam government in response to interim bail which, according to the Assam government, was outside the jurisdiction of the Telangana High Court to issue as the offences occurred in Assam.

Congress leader Pawan Khera during a press interaction in New Delhi; the Assam government has moved the Supreme Court challenging his transit anticipatory bail granted by Telangana High Court.

Assam govt moves SC against bail to Pawan Khera

April 13, 2026, 03:16 PM - 3 min read

The Assam government has challenged Telangana HC relief to Pawan Khera in SC over remarks against CM Himanta Sarma’s wife, seeking stricter scrutiny.

Khera could have been discreet about Himanta

April 10, 2026, 05:31 PM - 5 min read

There is a difference between “revelations” and “allegations”. The question is should the Assam Chief Minister have reacted the way he did. His anger is understandable as it was an attempt to tarnish his image just ahead of the crucial Assam elections when he is seeking a second consecutive term for himself and third for his party.