Northeastern Leaders Congratulate Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma- The New Chief Minister of Assam
It definitely was not an easy job for the party s top brass to choose between Sonowal and Himanta as both have their strong support base within the party and among the elected MLAs.
| 9 May 2021 10:55 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: As Assam witnessed the announcement of the 15th chief minister of the state, congratulatory messages poured in from all walks of life especially from the northeastern leaders of the seven states for the NEDA conveyor and Assam State Health and Finance Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Taking to his Twitter handle, Meghalaya chief minister Conrad Sangma wrote, My heartiest congratulations to my elder brother @himantabiswa ji on being unanimously elected as legislative party leader of BJP in Assam and Chief Minister of Assam. My best wishes and prayers for all his future endeavours.
Dogged determination, hard work rewards Himanta Biswa Sarma with the CM s mantle
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Last Updated: May 09, 2021, 04:58 PM IST
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Sarma s eyes, according to those close to him, were always set on the top job in Assam. However, the leader who owed his early rise to two former chief ministers from the Congress had to toil for many years with dogged determination to achieve his goal.
Himanta Biswa Sarma to be new Assam CM, unanimously elected as leader of BJP; swearing-in tomorrow
Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take on the mantle of the chief minister of Assam, after being elected leader of both the BJP legislature party and the NDA in Assam on Sunday.
Outgoing CM Sonowal s.
Outgoing CM Sonowal s Pat on Himanata Biswa s Back As Union Minister Narendra Singh Tomar Accounced Sarma as New CM of Assam
It official, Himanta Biswa Sarma is the new chief minister of Assam. Sarma will swear in as the 15th chief minister of Assam.
| 9 May 2021 8:27 AM GMT
GUWAHATI: As Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar announced the name of Himanta Biswa Sarma as the legislature party leader, Sarma sat on the podium alongside Tomar looking calm and composed.
The tranquil look on Sarma s face felt as if he was praying to God or remembering his parents and seeking their blessings.
Himanta Biswa Sarma To Be Assam s New Chief Minister, Oath Ceremony Today Himanta Biswa Sarma To Be Assam s New Chief Minister, Oath Ceremony Today At the legislature party meeting held in Guwahati today, Sarbananda Sonowal had proposed the name of Himanta Biswa Sarma after PM Modi gave his approval for Mr Sarma s elevation.
Himanta Biswa Sarma will succeed Sarbananda Sonowal as the Chief Minister of Assam.
Guwahati:
Himanta Biswa Sarma will succeed Sarbananda Sonowal as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam his election at the Legislature Party meeting on Sunday ending weeks of speculation on the subject. Mr Sarma is expected to take oath of office around 11:30 am today. BJP National President JP Nadda along with top party leader and a half a dozen chief ministers are expected to attend the event.
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Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Himanta Biswa Sarma who is set to be the next chief minister of Assam is greeted by outgoing chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal, right in Guwahati.
BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma will be sworn in as chief minister of Assam at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here on Monday. Governor Jagdish Mukhi invited him to be sworn in after Sarma met him Sunday.
Sarma, who was elected leader of both the BJP and NDA Legislature Party earlier in the day, had called on the Governor at Raj Bhawan and submitted a list of elected legislators owing allegiance to the NDA.