Guwahati, May 12 (APAC Media): Senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for the second consecutive term. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sarma.Â
Several senior leaders also took oath as ministers, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora, Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) leader Chandan Brahma, and BJP MLA Ajanta Neog.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP national president Nitin Nabin, along with over NDA chief ministers and deputy chief ministers were present at the grand event at the Khanapara Veterinary College Field.Â
In the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections, the NDA secured a strong victory by winning 102 out of the 126 seats in the state. The Congress managed to win 19 seats, while the AIUDF and Raijor Dal won two seats each. The Trinamool Congress secured one seat.
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