Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the NDA’s success in Eastern India signals a revival of ancient civilizations. He points to Anga, Banga, Kalinga and Kamrupa as the engine for the country’s next growth phase, stressing unified development under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deliver all-round progress and boost each region’s contribution to India’s GDP.
Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to take the oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term, following the NDA’s commanding win in the Assembly elections. The swearing-in in Guwahati is expected to draw Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Amit Shah and other top NDA leaders. Meanwhile, West Bengal’s Suvendu Adhikari has arrived and pledged to push Assam’s infiltrator policy in Bengal.
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Assam has seen a major political reversal as the BJP led NDA clinches a third consecutive term, ending the long era of Congress dominance. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to make history as the first non Congress leader sworn in for a second straight term. The win signals a durable shift in the state’s electorate.
Bihar’s NDA government has carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring 11 IAS and 16 IPS officers. HR Sriniwas has been appointed Additional Chief Secretary of the Social Welfare Department, while Santosh Kumar Mall becomes Principal Secretary of Disaster Management. Sudhanshu Kumar is named Additional Director General of Law and Order, signaling a sharp shift in key governance functions.
NDA leaders met Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhavan and staked their claim to form the next government. Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to lead, marking the third consecutive NDA government in Assam. The assembly election results delivered a strong majority, and Sarma is poised to become the first non-Congress CM to win two back to back terms.
Himanta Biswa Sarma will take oath as Assam’s Chief Minister on May 12 after being elected leader of both the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has blessed the BJP for a third term in Assam. Sarma also thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP national president Nitin Nabin for their support.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi attacked Congress as a “parasitic party,” accusing it of betraying DMK and relying on the alliance for political survival. He cited NDA victories in Puducherry, Assam, and West Bengal, and pointed to BJP’s record-breaking Gujarat local body poll performance, saying it signals a new political chapter.
BJP-led NDA leaders in Assam will meet the Governor on Sunday morning to officially begin the process of forming the next state government. After electing a new legislature party leader, the alliance plans to stake its claim and is working toward an oath-taking ceremony on May 12, setting the timeline for the new administration.
Assam’s new NDA government is scheduled to take oath on May 12, with BJP emerging as the biggest party after winning 82 seats. Sewli Mohilary, wife of BPF chief Hagrama Mohilary, is said to be a contender for a ministerial role. The likely distribution includes one ministerial berth each for BPF and AGP.
N Rangasamy, founder of AINRC, has staked his claim to form the government in Puducherry after meeting the Lieutenant Governor. He submitted a letter of support from assembly members and was re-elected leader of the NDA legislature party. Following the recent assembly polls, the NDA retained power in the Union Territory, setting up the next steps for government formation.
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Assam’s NDA government is set to take oath on May 12, with the council of ministers scheduled to be sworn in around 11 am. Ahead of that, the legislature party leader will be elected on May 10, followed by the NDA leader’s selection. The process will then move to seeking the Governor’s permission to form the new government.
BJP’s Assam plans are moving fast, with BJP Legislature Party and NDA Legislature Party meetings scheduled for May 10 ahead of a new government. State BJP chief Dilip Saikia said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to attend the oath-taking ceremony on May 12 in Guwahati, where officials expect more than one lakh people to gather.
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary expanded his cabinet in Patna’s Gandhi Maidan, presenting a major NDA show of strength attended by PM Modi and Amit Shah. The move inducts 32 ministers from alliance partners across BJP, JDU, LJP (Ram Vilas) and HAM (Secular), including Nishant Kumar, the son of Nitish Kumar, in a notable political debut.
Assam’s new BJP-led NDA government will take oath on May 12, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend the ceremony. Authorities are already preparing for heavy security coverage and traffic management around the event. The swearing-in follows the NDA’s strong performance in the recent elections, setting the stage for a new term in the state.
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Puducherry’s 15th Legislative Assembly has been dissolved by Lieutenant Governor K Kailashnathan effective May 5, following May 4 election results. N Rangasamy’s AINRC-led NDA alliance won a decisive 18 seats in the 30-member House, setting the stage for fresh elections and a new government formation process in the Union Territory.
JD(U) in Bihar is pushing for 16 ministerial positions in a cabinet expansion set for Thursday. The current cabinet has limited JD(U) clout, with only two party leaders serving as deputy chief ministers. The reshuffle is also expected to give more space to NDA allies, as Nishant Kumar prioritises party organisation for now.
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.
Bihar’s NDA government is preparing for a major cabinet expansion on May 7, with 27 new ministers expected to be sworn in. The reshuffle comes after a leadership change and is set to bring more allies into key roles, while some incumbents may retain their positions. Officials say the move is designed to strengthen governance and administration across the state.
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BJP’s recent electoral wins are expected to gradually expand its Rajya Sabha strength, with the effects becoming visible only from 2029 onward. States like West Bengal and Tamil Nadu are likely to contribute to this shift, while Congress’s representation is projected to shrink. Overall, the NDA’s growing Upper House numbers could reshape parliamentary influence in the coming decade.
In the 126-member Assam Assembly, only seven women candidates won seats, matching the 2021 outcome. The ruling NDA has six women MLAs, while Congress manages just one. Despite women making up nearly half of the electorate, their representation in the legislature remains strikingly low, raising fresh questions about political participation and candidate selection.
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