Gandhinagar/Guwahati, May 12 Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma after he was sworn in for a second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam, saying the BJP’s “double-engine government” would further accelerate the state’s development journey.
In his message on social media X, Patel said: “Heartiest congratulations and best wishes for a successful tenure to Himanta Biswa Sarma on taking oath again as the Chief Minister of Assam and to all the public representatives taking oath as ministers.”
He added: “Under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his capable leadership, Assam will set new benchmarks in development, good governance and public welfare. The BJP’s double-engine government will further accelerate Assam’s journey of progress.”
Patel also extended his wishes for the prosperity of the people of Assam and the state’s continued development.
Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also congratulated Sarma and said his leadership had contributed to a “new era of growth and confidence” in Assam.
“Warm congratulations to Himanta Biswa ji on taking oath once again as the Chief Minister of Assam,” Sanghavi said in a statement.
“From accelerating infrastructure to empowering every section of society, your visionary leadership continues to script a new era of growth and confidence for Assam,” he added.
Sanghavi further said that under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Assam was steadily emerging as “a shining symbol of progress, peace and limitless opportunities”.
Sarma was sworn in on Tuesday after the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance retained power in Assam for a third consecutive term in the 126-member assembly.
The NDA secured 102 seats, including 82 won by the BJP, while allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland People’s Front won 10 seats each.
The swearing-in ceremony in Guwahati was attended by Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and other NDA leaders.
Along with Sarma, several ministers also took oath as part of the new council of ministers, including Ajanta Neog, Ranjeet Kumar Dass, Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora and Charan Boro.
Sarma, who first became Assam chief minister in 2021, returned to office after being unanimously elected leader of the BJP-led NDA legislature party following the alliance’s electoral victory.
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