Assam CM Meets Governor, Tenders Resignation, New Govt Likely On May 12
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tendered his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to facilitate the formation of a new government. The NDA, led by the BJP, secured 102 seats in the 126-member Assam assembly.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, along with his council of ministers, to enable the formation of a new government. The Governor asked Sarma to continue in office until the new government is sworn in. The NDA secured 102 out of 126 assembly seats, with the BJP winning 82 seats. The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place after May 11, with the date to be decided based on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schedule. A meeting of newly elected BJP MLAs will be held under the directions of J. P. Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini. The Asom Gana Parishad proposed Sarma's name for NDA leadership in Assam.
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