Swearing-in ceremony of new Assam government to be held on May 12

The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held on May 12, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union Ministers, Chief Ministers and deputy CMs of BJP-ruled States, and representatives from industries are expected to attend the function.

The oath-taking ceremony is scheduled to be held at the Veterinary Field, Khanapara, he said.

“Chaired a comprehensive review meeting with the DGP, Assam today to assess preparedness for the forthcoming visit of the Hon’ble Prime Minister to attend the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected Council of Ministers”, Mr. Kota posted on X on Wednesday (May 6, 2026) night.

Arrangements related to security, traffic management, venue readiness, protocol, and inter-departmental coordination were discussed in detail, he said.

”Emphasised the need for seamless execution, strict adherence to established protocols, and close coordination among all stakeholders,” Mr. Kota said.

All departments concerned have been directed to maintain the highest level of preparedness to ensure the ceremony is conducted smoothly, securely, and in a manner befitting the significance of the occasion, he said.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tendered his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who asked him to continue as the head of the caretaker government.

Union minister J P Nadda and Naib Singh Saini have been appointed as the observer and co-observer, respectively, for the election of the BJP Legislature party leader, which is likely to be held on May 10.

The ruling NDA returned to power for the third successive term, securing 102 of the 126 Assembly seats in the State with the BJP winning 82 constituencies and its allies – the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) – getting 10 each.