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Himanta Biswa Sarma resigns as Assam CM after NDA win caretaker role continues until new government
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Published on 6 May 2026
Caretaker CM stays put until oath ceremony after May 11
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his entire cabinet have resigned following the BJP-led NDA’s victory in the assembly elections. The Governor has accepted the resignations, and Sarma will continue as caretaker chief minister. The new government’s oath-taking is expected after May 11, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited to attend the ceremony.
- Sarma and his cabinet resign after BJP led NDA election win
- Governor accepted the resignations; Sarma remains caretaker CM
- Oath ceremony for the new government expected after May 11
- Modi has been invited to the swearing in event
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