Himanta Assam CM Oath ceremony will take place on 12 May 2026 as Himanta Biswa Sarma prepares to begin his second consecutive term as the Chief Minister of Assam. The Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance secured a strong majority in the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, allowing the alliance to form the government once again.

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Himanta Assam CM Oath Ceremony in Guwahati

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

Several top national leaders are expected to attend the event, including Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Nitin Nabin.

Assam Legislative Assembly and Majority Mark

The Assam Legislative Assembly is a unicameral legislature with 126 elected members. To form the government, a political party or alliance must secure at least 64 seats for a simple majority.

The National Democratic Alliance achieved a major victory by winning 102 seats in the assembly elections. This strong result helped the alliance comfortably return to power in Assam.

Role of the Chief Minister in Assam

Under Article 164 of the Indian Constitution, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Governor of the state. The Chief Minister leads the elected government and manages the administration of the state.

In Assam, the Chief Minister plays an important role in policy-making, development projects, law and order, and coordination with the central government.

BJP Leadership and Political Significance

Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously chosen as the leader of both the Bharatiya Janata Party legislature party and the National Democratic Alliance legislature party. His second term reflects the continued political strength of the BJP and its allies in Assam.

The oath ceremony is expected to attract large public participation and strong political attention across the country.