Assam abuzz over choice of next CM Updated: Updated: May 03, 2021 19:54 IST While the BJP did not project a chief ministerial candidate, Health Minister Sarma is tipped for the post Share Article AAA Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal (left) with senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma in April 2021. File | Photo Credit: RITU RAJ KONWAR While the BJP did not project a chief ministerial candidate, Health Minister Sarma is tipped for the post Election won, the buzz in the BJP camp is now around who will be the next Chief Minister of Assam. The BJP did not project anyone as its chief ministerial candidate this time unlike in 2016 when the party’s campaign revolved around the “happiness” that Sarbananda Sonowal would ensure.