The BJP legislature party in Assam on Sunday unanimously elected Himanta Biswa Sarma as its leader, Chief Minister, for a second consecutive term.
Quick Glance
- BJP legislators unanimously backed Himanta Biswa Sarma for a second term as Assam Chief Minister.
- J. P. Nadda formally announced the decision in Guwahati.
- BJP allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front extended support to Sarma.
- BJP leader Bhupen Borah accused Congress of becoming minority-centric under Rakibul Hussain.
BJP Legislature Party Reposes Faith in Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati/Agartala: The BJP legislature party meeting in Guwahati marked a crucial political moment in Assam after the Assembly elections.
Senior BJP leaders and newly elected legislators gathered to elect the leader of the legislature party.
Union Minister and former BJP national president J.P. Nadda formally declared that all legislators unanimously supported Himanta Biswa Sarma for another term as Chief Minister.
The BJP central leadership had appointed Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini as observers for the leadership selection process in Assam.
Soon after the meeting, party leaders stated that Sarma’s leadership played a key role in the BJP’s strong electoral performance in the state.
Sarma is scheduled to take oath as Chief Minister on May 12 along with members of the new Council of Ministers.
NDA Allies Extend Full Support
The BJP’s regional allies also endorsed Sarma’s continuation as Chief Minister. Leaders of the AGP and the Bodoland People’s Front attended the meeting and reiterated their commitment to the NDA alliance in Assam.
The alliance partners said they would continue working together for development, infrastructure expansion and welfare initiatives across Assam and the Northeast.
Political observers believe the BJP-led alliance has further consolidated its position in Assam politics following the latest Assembly results.
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Political Rise
Himanta Biswa Sarma first became Chief Minister in 2021 after the BJP retained power in Assam. Since then, he has emerged as one of the BJP’s most influential leaders in the Northeast region.
Before joining the BJP in 2015, Sarma served as a senior Congress leader and minister in the government led by former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.
After switching to the BJP, Sarma played a major role in strengthening the party’s organisational network across the Northeast. Under his leadership, the BJP expanded its political reach and strengthened ties with regional parties.
The BJP’s latest electoral success further reinforced Sarma’s position as a dominant political figure in Assam.
Assam Assembly Election Numbers
The BJP secured a commanding performance in the Assembly elections.
| Party/Alliance | Seats Won |
|---|---|
| BJP | 82 |
| Total Assembly Seats | 126 |
The numbers gave the BJP a clear majority in the Assembly and ensured another term for the NDA government in Assam.
Bhupen Borah Targets Congress Leadership
Amid the celebrations, BJP leader Bhupen Borah launched a sharp political attack on the Congress party in Assam.
Addressing reporters in Guwahati, Borah alleged that the Congress had transformed into a minority-dominated political organisation under the influence of Dhubri MP Rakibul Hussain.
According to Borah, the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee no longer represents all communities of the state.
He also claimed that nearly all Congress MLAs elected to the Assembly belong to minority communities except one legislator.
Borah argued that the trend reflected the changing direction of the Congress in Assam.
Interestingly, Borah himself was once a senior Congress leader and former president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.
However, he joined the BJP before the Assembly elections and later won from the Bihpuria Assembly constituency.
BJP Credits Sarma for Electoral Dominance
Bhupen Borah also praised Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership and credited him for the BJP’s growing electoral success in Assam.
He said the people of Assam overwhelmingly supported the BJP-led government because of public trust in Sarma’s leadership.
Borah further claimed that recent political developments within Congress had removed confusion among voters regarding the party’s internal leadership structure.
According to BJP leaders, the NDA government in Assam was formed based on public aspirations and confidence.
They also expressed confidence that the BJP would continue to strengthen its support base across the state.
Political Significance for Northeast India
The BJP’s decision to retain Himanta Biswa Sarma as Chief Minister holds major significance for Northeast politics.
Sarma has become one of the party’s key strategists in the region and has played an active role in expanding the BJP’s influence beyond Assam.
Political analysts believe his second term may further strengthen the BJP’s position in the Northeast ahead of future electoral contests.
The continuation of the BJP-led NDA government also signals policy continuity in infrastructure, connectivity, border development and regional cooperation initiatives.
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Who has been elected as the BJP legislature party leader in Assam?
Himanta Biswa Sarma was unanimously elected as the BJP legislature party leader in Assam for a second consecutive term.
When will Himanta Biswa Sarma take oath as Assam Chief Minister?
Sarma is scheduled to take oath as Chief Minister on May 12 along with his Council of Ministers.
What did Bhupen Borah say about Congress in Assam?
Bhupen Borah alleged that Congress in Assam has become a minority-centric political party under the influence of Rakibul Hussain. (With IANS inputs)