Himanta Biswa Sarma Elected NDA Leader in Assam, Set for Second Term as CM
Published: May 10, 2026
Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party in Assam on May 10, 2026, after the alliance secured a two-thirds majority in the Assembly elections. He is set to be sworn in as Chief Minister for a second term following a meeting with the Governor to stake claim.
Himanta Biswa Sarma was elected leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislature party in Assam on Sunday, May 10, 2026, clearing the way for his return as Chief Minister. Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the decision after a meeting of the NDA legislative members in Guwahati, where eight BJP MLAs proposed Sarma's name.