Himanta Biswa Sarma to take oath as Assam Chief Minister

Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to take oath as the Chief Minister of Assam on 12 May 2026. The ceremony will mark his second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam after the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance secured a majority in the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly.

Chief Minister in Assam

The Chief Minister is the head of the elected state government in India under Article 164 of the Constitution. In Assam, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor and must command the support of the majority of members in the Legislative Assembly.

Assam Legislative Assembly

The Assam Legislative Assembly is a unicameral legislature with 126 elected members. A majority in the House requires support of at least 64 members, and the National Democratic Alliance won 102 seats in the assembly polls.

Swearing-in Ceremony Details

The oath-taking ceremony is planned for 11:40 AM on 12 May 2026 at the Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya appointed Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma as Chief Minister on 10 May 2026 after he staked claim to form the government with the support of 102 MLAs.

Important Facts for Exams

• Article 164 of the Constitution deals with the appointment of state Chief Ministers and other ministers.
• The Governor of a state appoints the Chief Minister after a legislative majority is established.
• The Assam Legislative Assembly has 126 seats, which makes 64 seats the simple majority mark.
• The National Democratic Alliance is a political alliance led at the national level by the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Political Context

Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected as the leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party and the National Democratic Alliance legislature party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Bharatiya Janata Party President Nitin Nabin are expected to attend the ceremony.