May 12, 2026 — Veterinary College Field, Khanapara, Guwahati.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and Chief Ministers from NDA-ruled states gathered as Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Chief Minister of Assam for his second consecutive term.
The BJP-led NDA had won 102 seats in the 126-member Assam Assembly — a landslide. BJP alone crossed the majority with 82 seats. The NDA has now formed government in Assam for a third straight term.
Before taking oath, Sarma visited the famous Kamakhya Temple and sought blessings for “peace, progress and prosperity.”
💡 Quick Answer: CM: Himanta Biswa Sarma — 2nd consecutive term Sworn in: May 12, 2026 | NDA Seats: 102/126 CM’s Portfolios: Home, Personnel, Public Works, Medical Education + more Official Assam Govt: 👉 assam.gov.in
Assam Cabinet Ministers — Full List with Portfolios 2026
Chief Minister
| Name | Party | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|
| Himanta Biswa Sarma | BJP | Home (except Prisons, Home Guards), Personnel, Public Works (Buildings & National Highways), Public Works (Roads), Medical Education & Research, Any unallotted department |
Cabinet Ministers — First Batch (Sworn in May 12, 2026)
| # | Minister | Party | Portfolio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rameswar Teli | BJP | Transformation & Development, Labour Welfare, Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare |
| 2 | Ajanta Neog | BJP | Women & Child Development, Tourism |
| 3 | Atul Bora | AGP | Panchayat & Rural Development, Implementation of Assam Accord, Excise, Border Protection & Development |
| 4 | Charan Boro | BPF | Transport, Welfare of Bodoland |
⚡ Note: Full cabinet expansion expected in phases. Reports suggest total cabinet could reach 18-19 ministers. This page will be updated as new ministers are sworn in.
2026 Assam Election Results — How NDA Won
| Party | Seats |
|---|---|
| BJP | 82 |
| AGP (Asom Gana Parishad) | 12 |
| BPF (Bodoland People’s Front) | 8 |
| NDA Total | 102 |
| Congress (Opposition) | ~18 |
| AIUDF | ~4 |
| Others | ~2 |
| Majority mark | 64 |
BJP alone won 82 seats — well past the 64-seat majority mark. NDA’s 102 seats gives the government a commanding mandate.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma — Profile
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| Born | February 1, 1969, Jalukbari, Guwahati |
| Party | BJP |
| CM Since | May 10, 2021 (first term) |
| Second Term | May 12, 2026 |
| Previous Role | Health & Finance Minister under Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Key Focus | “Trailer tha — picture abhi baaki hai” — aggressive development agenda for second term |
Sarma said during the ceremony that his previous tenure was “just the trailer” — signalling an ambitious development agenda for his second term.
Key Ministers — Profiles
Rameswar Teli — Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare
Senior BJP leader representing the tea tribe community of Assam — one of the state’s most significant voter blocs. Former 2-time MLA, Rajya Sabha member, and Lok Sabha MP from Dibrugarh (2014-2024). His inclusion signals BJP’s continued focus on tea tribe welfare.
Ajanta Neog — Women & Child Development + Tourism
Sole woman minister in the first cabinet batch. Held several important portfolios in previous NDA governments under both Sonowal and Sarma. Her return to WCD signals continuity in social welfare programmes.
Atul Bora — Panchayat & Rural Development + Assam Accord
President of AGP (Asom Gana Parishad) — BJP’s key ally in Assam. Given critical portfolio of Implementation of Assam Accord — the historic agreement that remains central to Assam’s politics. Also handles Border Protection — crucial given Assam’s sensitive border areas.
Charan Boro — Transport + Welfare of Bodoland
Leader of BPF (Bodoland People’s Front) — representing the Bodo community. Handles Transport and Bodoland welfare — directly relevant to the Bodoland Territorial Region. Allocation ensures NDA’s ally representation in the cabinet.
CM Sarma’s Key Priorities for Second Term
Based on BJP’s election promises and Sarma’s statements:
Infrastructure:
- Accelerating road and connectivity projects
- National Highway expansion
- Guwahati urban development
Economy:
- Industrial growth and investment attraction
- Employment generation
Welfare:
- Tea tribe welfare (Rameswar Teli portfolio)
- Women welfare (Ajanta Neog portfolio)
- Bodoland development
Border & Security:
- Assam Accord implementation (Atul Bora)
- Border protection and development
- NRC and citizenship-related issues
Assam Government — Important Links
| Purpose | Official Link |
|---|---|
| Assam Government | assam.gov.in |
| Chief Minister’s Office | cm.assam.gov.in |
| Cabinet Portfolios | parliamentaryaffairs.assam.gov.in |
| e-Cabinet | ecabinet.assam.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the Chief Minister of Assam in 2026? Himanta Biswa Sarma — sworn in for his second consecutive term on May 12, 2026. He is the leader of BJP in Assam and the NDA alliance government.
How many seats did BJP win in Assam 2026 election? BJP won 82 seats alone — crossing the majority mark of 64. NDA alliance total is 102 seats out of 126.
Who is the only woman minister in Assam cabinet 2026? Ajanta Neog — given Women & Child Development and Tourism portfolios. She is the sole woman representative in the first cabinet batch.
What is Rameswar Teli’s portfolio in Assam 2026? Rameswar Teli holds — Transformation & Development, Labour Welfare, and Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare departments. He is a former Union Minister who returned to state politics.
What is Atul Bora’s role in Assam cabinet? Atul Bora — AGP president — holds Panchayat & Rural Development, Implementation of Assam Accord, Excise, and Border Protection & Development portfolios.
How many ministers are in Assam cabinet 2026? First batch: CM + 4 ministers = 5. Full cabinet expected to expand to 18-19 ministers in phases. Check this page for updates.
Is this Himanta Biswa Sarma’s first or second term? This is his second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam. His first term began May 10, 2021.
Final Note
BJP’s third consecutive term in Assam — after Sarbananda Sonowal’s tenure and now Himanta Biswa Sarma’s second term — reflects the NDA’s strong hold on Northeast India.
With 102 seats, the mandate is decisive. The cabinet expansion is expected to continue in phases, bringing in more ministers representing different communities and regions of Assam.
This page will be updated as new ministers are sworn in and full portfolios are officially announced.
Sources: Raj Bhavan official notification, ETV Bharat, The Jan Post, Sunday Guardian Live. Last updated: May 17, 2026. Cabinet expansion ongoing — more ministers expected.