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Sarma forecasts 18-19 ministers in Assam's new NDA cabinet; final list to be decided after Nadda talks ahead of May 12 oath
Assam Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new BJP-led NDA government is likely to appoint around 18 to 19 ministers, with final names to be decided after discussions with BJP president JP Nadda. The oath-taking is scheduled for May 12 in Guwahati, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as chief guest. He emphasized a five-year focus on welfare and development for Assam.
Why It Matters
The size and composition of the new cabinet will shape governance priorities and political dynamics in Assam for the next term, ahead of the oath-taking ceremony attended by national leaders.
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Sarma reiterates five-year focus on welfare and development
May 11, 2026
Sarma said the government will continue to work steadily for the welfare and development of Assam over the next five years, and that priorities will be defined after oath-taking and consultations on ministerial appointments.
Oath-taking scheduled for May 12; Modi to attend as chief guest
May 11, 2026
The oath-taking ceremony for the BJP-led NDA government in Assam is set for May 12 at the Veterinary College Playground in Guwahati, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the chief guest. Modi is expected to arrive in Guwahati at 10:30 am, half an hour before the ceremony begins. Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, along with 22 chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from across the country, are likely to attend, along with senior NDA leaders, alliance partners, industrial dignitaries and religious heads from Assam, including Satradhikars.
Sarma says Assam may have 18-19 ministers; final list awaiting Nadda discussion
May 11, 2026
Chief Minister-designate Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new BJP-led NDA government in Assam is likely to appoint around 18 to 19 ministers. He added that no final list has been prepared yet and that a decision will be taken late tonight after discussions with National President JP Nadda, who is arriving in Guwahati this evening.