Himanta Biswa Sarma re-elected Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma has been re-appointed as the Chief Minister of Assam after leading the BJP-led NDA to a third consecutive term in the state.

Sarma was unanimously elected as the leader of the legislature party and has formally staked his claim with the support of 102 MLAs.

The swearing-in ceremony is set to take place on May 12 in Guwahati, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other senior national leaders expected to be in attendance.

Sarma's second term is expected to focus on infrastructure development and the implementation of key welfare schemes.