Lucknow, 12 May

(HS): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath arrived in Guwahati to

witness the swearing-in ceremony of Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is taking his oath

for another term as Assam Chief Minister. The high-profile ceremony marked the

beginning of the new administration and was attended by key NDA officials. Yogi

Adityanath attended the ceremony with other prominent BJP officials, including

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah. Yogi Adityanath and

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh paid their respects at Guwahati's Kamakhya

Temple before to the event. The event kicks off the new term for Assam's NDA

government, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma.

“Heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all

the esteemed dignitaries who took oath for ministerial positions in Assam

today. I am fully confident that all of you will be committed to the cause of

public welfare and to building a 'Developed Assam-Prosperous Assam-Secure

Assam'. May the grace of Maa Kamakhya make your tenure illustrious—this is my

prayer,” mentioned Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a post on X.

“Heartfelt congratulations to Shri @himantabiswa Ji

on taking the oath of office as Chief Minister of Assam once again. I am fully

confident that, under the successful guidance of the esteemed Prime Minister

Shri @narendramodi Ji, the 'Ashtalakshmi' vision will gain new momentum through

your dedicated efforts. Under your 'resolute' leadership, Assam will become a

global center for the unique harmony of 'heritage and development.' From the

banks of the mighty Brahmaputra, may the resolve for Antyodaya be fulfilled,

and may Assam scale new heights in security, good governance, and 'cultural

renaissance'—this is my prayer to the divine Mother Kamakhya, the embodiment of

power. Infinite best wishes for your successful tenure,” he added.

According to a statement from the Uttar Pradesh

government, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended the swearing-in ceremony

for the NDA administration led by Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati on Tuesday.

Himanta Biswa Sarma took the oath of office as Chief Minister of Assam in front

of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Adityanath sent his best congratulations to

the newly elected chief minister and cabinet members. When Adityanath arrived

at the airport, local artists greeted him with musical performances and dancing,

as is traditional. According to the statement, a large throng applauded and

chanted as the UP CM arrived at the airport, and he expressed his gratitude

with folded hands. Apart from Sarma, four MLAs took oaths as ministers: BJP's

Rameswar Teli and Ajanta Neog, AGP's Atul Bora, and BPF's Charan Boro.

Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the

oath of office to Sarma and the four ministers during a grand ceremony at

Khanapara's Veterinary Ground. Aside from Modi, union ministers Amit Shah,

Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Sarbananda Sonowal, Pabitra Margherita, chief

ministers and deputy chief ministers of BJP-ruled states, and BJP president

Nitin Nabin attended the swearing-in ceremony. The oath-taking event marks the

third straight NDA government in the state. Neog, Bora, and Boro were members

of Sarma's initial cabinet, while Teli, a former Union minister, returned to

state politics. The portfolios of freshly appointed ministers have yet to be

made public.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi