Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as new Chief Minister of Assam

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May 22, 2021

Guwahati, May 22: Himanta Biswa Sarma today took oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam.

He succeeded Sarbananda Sonowal as the Chief Minister of Assam.

The 52-years-old leader was elected the leader of the BJP legislature party at a meeting held at the Assam assembly campus yesterday where outgoing Chief Minister Sarbananada Sonowal and party’s four central observers were present.

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Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as new Chief Minister of Assam

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