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Himanta Biswa Sharma is believed to be the man behind BJP s expansion in North-East
Sarma will replace Sarbananda Sonowal, who tendered his resignation as Assam CM to Governor Jagadish Mukhi
NEW DELHI: Himanta Biswa Sarma, the charioteer of BJP`s stride in the Northeast, is all set to take oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam amid a simple ceremony on Monday.
Himanta Sarma, who was elected as the leader of the BJP legislative party in Assam on Sunday, will replace Sarbananda Sonowal, who tendered his resignation as Assam Chief Minister to Governor Jagadish Mukhi.
The Governor also accepted
Assam Has a New CM â Himanta Biswa Sarma. What Does It Spell For the Future of Assam Politics?
Much as Sarma is presented as the claimant to the top post by dint of his hard work, it canât be overlooked that the BJP has shifted the gear to openly become a Hindutva party.
Himanta Biswa Sarma at a rally in Assam in December 2019. Photo: Twitter@himantabiswa
New Delhi: After a week of uncertainty, Assam has a new chief minister â Himanta Biswa Sarma.
This decision of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) was reached after a protracted spell of dilly-dallying which included the theatre of hectic discussion â whether to pick the incumbent chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and the claimant to the seat, Sarma â shifting to New Delhi for a day on May 8 before it was tossed back to a meeting of the partyâs MLAs, and its alliance partners, on May 9 to zero in on the name for the top post.
Who is Himanta Biswa Sarma? All you need to know about new CM of Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma is believed to have played a major role in the Congress party s win in the 2011 assembly elections. Himanta Biswa Sarma , Twitter
Updated: May 10, 2021, 12:44 PM IST
The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has returned to power with a landslide victory in the Assembly elections. Amidst all the speculations and discussions, 52-year old, Senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam, today at noon.
Sarma is known to be a dynamic minister and the most influential politician in the North-Eastern region.
After Bengal defeat, BJP s woes rise in Northeast
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Anwesha Bhaumik ( IANS) |
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Fri, May 7 2021 21:03 IST |
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Kolkata, May 7 : The electoral defeat in West Bengal has suddenly opened a can of worms for the BJP in the Northeast.
In Assam, the BJP failed to gain a majority on its own, winning 60 of the 126 seats. Its allies AGP won 9 and BPF 4 seats, but the competition for the post of chief minister is getting bitter.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP s lead strategist in Northeast as the convenor of the pro-saffron Northeast Democratic Alliance (NEDA), seems determined not to loose out on his lifetime ambition for the top job.