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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.

Newly elected leader of the Assam BJP Legislature Party Himanta Biswa Sarma being garlanded by Union Minister and former BJP National President J.P. Nadda, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, AGP President Atul Bora and Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia during the Assam BJP Legislature Party meeting at the Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan in Guwahati, on Sunday.

Himanta set for 2nd term as Assam CM, PM to attend oath

May 11, 2026, 04:30 PM - 4 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam CM for a second straight term on Tuesday in the presence of PM Modi and top NDA leaders.

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.

A file photo of Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a gathering.

PM hails impact of social security schemes

May 9, 2026, 07:07 PM - 3 min read

Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked 11 years of the NDA government’s flagship social security schemes, highlighting their role in providing affordable insurance and financial protection to millions, particularly among vulnerable and unorganised sections, while reinforcing the government’s commitment to inclusive welfare.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah with BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari during a press conference after the BJP legislature party meeting, in Kolkata, West Bengal, Friday. Adhikari was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party in West Bengal on Friday, paving the way for him to become the first BJP chief minister of the state.

Suvendu Adhikari named Bengal’s first BJP CM

May 8, 2026, 04:44 PM - 2 min read

Suvendu Adhikari has been chosen as Bengal CM at a BJP meeting attended by Amit Shah and Samik Bhattacharya after the party’s historic poll victory.

Himanta Biswa Sarma submits his resignation to Governor Laxman Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati on Wednesday.

Himanta resigns as Assam CM, swearing-in after May 11

May 6, 2026, 03:20 PM - 3 min read

Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam CM after NDA’s win; oath-taking likely after May 11 as BJP begins process to choose new leader.

A man passes by a huge hoarding of BJP during the Assam Assembly elections result day, in Guwahati, on Monday.

BJP sweeps North East bypolls, wins Koridang and Dharmanagar

May 4, 2026, 03:51 PM - 3 min read

BJP wins Koridang in Nagaland and Dharmanagar in Tripura, strengthening its Northeast presence as bypoll results underline strong voter turnout in both seats.

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.

A file photo of BJP national president Nitin Nabin.

BJP will win Bengal with majority, NDA to return in states: Nabin

April 23, 2026, 04:20 PM - 4 min read

BJP chief Nitin Nabin claims party will form govt in Bengal with majority, retain power in Assam, Puducherry, and predicts setback for DMK in Tamil Nadu.

Parliament set for high-stakes debate on quota, delimitation

April 15, 2026, 09:50 PM - 4 min read

Parliament set for an intense debate as govt pushes quota-linked delimitation bill while the Opposition has united against it, setting stage for a high-stakes Parliament showdown from Thursday.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary (right) and former Chief Minister Nitish Kumar (left).

Bihar to follow Modi-Nitish model: CM Choudhary

April 15, 2026, 04:22 PM - 3 min read

Samrat Choudhary takes oath as Bihar CM, vows to follow “Modi-Nitish model”; Tejashwi Yadav calls him “selected CM” in swipe after Nitish Kumar’s exit.

A file photo of Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary.

Samrat Chaudhary likely to be elected next Bihar CM

April 9, 2026, 06:02 PM - 3 min read

Nitish Kumar is likely to resign as Bihar Chief Minister on April 14, with Deputy CM Samrat Chaudhary emerging as the frontrunner to take over, sources said.