Sarma Set to Meet Governor to Stake Claim
KRC TIMES Assam Bureau
Guwahati : The formation of a new government in Assam formally began on Tuesday after the Bharatiya Janata Party appointed Jagat Prakash Nadda as central observer to oversee the election of the party’s legislative leader. Nayab Singh Saini has been named co-observer for the process.
The move follows the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance securing a decisive mandate in the Assam Assembly elections, winning 102 out of 126 seats. The BJP alone accounted for 82 seats, positioning it to form the government for a third consecutive term.
Earlier in the day, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a strategy meeting at his residence with senior party leaders, including Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia. Leaders from ally Asom Gana Parishad, including Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta, were also present.
Sources indicated that Sarma is likely to meet Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya later in the day to submit his resignation and stake claim to form the new government, in line with constitutional procedure.
The timing of the oath-taking ceremony is expected to depend on the availability of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. “The Assam BJP unit would want him to be present. If his visit is confirmed, the dates will be finalised accordingly. That is why we may take a couple of days to decide,” Sarma said on Monday.
Addressing party workers in New Delhi after the BJP crossed the majority mark, Modi described the result as an endorsement of governance and development. He also referred to Assam’s cultural and spiritual significance, mentioning the Brahmaputra River and the Kamakhya Temple.
With the legislative party meeting expected to formalise leadership, the BJP is set to move quickly towards forming the next government in Dispur, marking its third straight term in power.
In West Bengal, the party has appointed Amit Shah as central observer and Mohan Charan Majhi as co-observer for the election of its legislative leader.
In a parallel development, for West Bengal, the BJP has appointed Amit Shah as central observer and Mohan Charan Majhi as co-observer to oversee the election of the party’s legislative leader there.
