Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath-Taking Highlights: Himanta takes oath as Assam CM for second consecutive term

Himanta Biswa Sarma has take oath of as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term on May 12 in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union ministers and BJP chief ministers. Ahead of his swearing-in ceremony, Himanta Sarma cought Maa Kamakhya's blessings for “peace, progress and prosperity”.

Four MLAs of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) – Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro and Ajanta Neog – have also been sworn in at the function. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Himanta Biswa Sarma and four other legislators at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara.

After the oath, Sergio Gor said, “Honored to have been invited to Guwahati today to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The United States and Assam have many commercial ties, and with the CM’s leadership we will identify many more win-win scenarios for both of our nations!”

Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath-Taking Highlights

12:12 pm: BJP's Ajanta Neog takes oath as minister

12:09 pm: After oath-taking, PM Narendra Modi congratulated Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and his cabinet colleagues.

11:50 am: Bodoland People's Front leader Charan Boro takes oath as a minister in the cabinet of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

11:48 am: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath

Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken oath as Chief Minister of Assam. Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administers oath to Himanta Biswa Sarma

11:46 am: PM Narendra Modi arrives at Veterinary College ground in Khanapara for the swearing-in ceremony of the Assam government led by Himanta Biswa Sarma

11:38 am: Assam CM designate Himanta Biswa Sarma has arrived at Veterinary College ground in Khanapara for the swearing-in ceremony.

11:25 am: NCP MP Praful Patel has landed in Guwahati of Assam to attend the oath-taking ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma. He said, “Under the leadership of the Prime Minister, the NDA and BJP are making a lot of progress. They are successful in winning the trust of the public of the nation.”

11:08 am: Ahead of the oath-taking ceremony, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia said, “This will be the third time the NDA government is taking oath in the presence of Prime Minister Modi... Lakhs of people have come here from different parts of Assam for the oath-taking ceremony... On behalf of the BJP, we welcome all of them.”

10:22 am: Who's attending the oath ceremony?

The oath-taking ceremony of the new Assam government is scheduled to take place at 11:40 am. The ceremony will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, senior Union ministers, and chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from several NDA-ruled states. US Ambassador Sergio Gor will also attend the oath-taking ceremony.

10:20 am: Aenior BJP leader and MLA Ranjit Das has been named the candidate for the post of Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.

10:10 am: Who will take oath of office today?

Along with Himanta Biswa Sarma, Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro, and Ajanta Neog will take oath as ministers in Assam Cabinet today.