Guwahati, May 12 (BNP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term, describing him as a “wonderful administrator” who has carried out pioneering work for the state.

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returned to power in Assam for the third straight term following a decisive victory in the recently concluded Assembly elections. Himanta Biswa Sarma was sworn in amid a grand ceremony attended by senior BJP leaders, Union Ministers, Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states, religious figures, industrialists, and party supporters.

In a message shared on social media, Prime Minister Modi called the occasion “a great day for Assam” and praised Sarma’s leadership and administrative performance during his previous tenure. The Prime Minister also extended his best wishes for the new government’s upcoming term.

Along with Sarma, four ministers — former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, AGP president Atul Bora, UPPL leader Charan Boro, and senior BJP leader Ajanta Neog — also took oath as members of the new Council of Ministers.

Prime Minister Modi separately congratulated the newly inducted ministers and expressed confidence that the team would continue strengthening Assam’s growth and development trajectory.

The swearing-in ceremony witnessed the presence of Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, along with several senior BJP functionaries and leaders from across the Northeast. Prominent religious leaders, including Satradhikars from Assam’s Vaishnavite monasteries, also attended the event.

Dressed in traditional Assamese attire, Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath amid loud cheers from party workers and supporters. Having first assumed office in 2021, Sarma has now secured a second consecutive term, further consolidating the BJP’s political dominance in Assam and the northeastern region.