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Himanta to take oath as Assam CM today after governor’s appointment

Times of India · May 10, 2026, 10:29 PM · Also reported by 3 other sources

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Himanta Biswa Sarma has been appointed Assam's chief minister by governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, marking the NDA's third consecutive term. Following his unanimous election as leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party, Sarma staked his claim with support from 102 MLAs. He will be sworn in on May

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