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Assam BJP legislature party meeting begins in Guwahati to elect its assembly leader and CM
The Assam BJP legislature party meeting began in Guwahati on May 10, 2026 to elect its leader who will head the new government. Central observers J.P. Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini attended, along with outgoing CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, state party president Dilip Saikia, and BJP MLAs. The election will require ratification by allies AGP and BPF, and NDA leaders planned to meet the Governor to stake a claim to form the government.
Why It Matters
This marks the process to select the next chief minister after the BJP-led NDA won a two-thirds majority in the Assam Assembly, shaping the state's leadership and policy direction.
Timeline
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BJP-led NDA wins two-thirds majority in Assam Assembly
May 10, 2026
The BJP-led NDA had swept to a third successive term in the state with a two-thirds majority: BJP 82 seats, AGP 10, BPF 10, in the 126-member House.
NDA leaders to meet Assam Governor to stake claim to form government
May 10, 2026
Leaders of the NDA were scheduled to meet the Assam Governor to stake claim to form the government later on Sunday.
Outgoing CM, state party president, and all BJP MLAs attend
May 10, 2026
Outgoing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, state party president Dilip Saikia, and all newly elected BJP MLAs were in attendance.
Central observers J.P. Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini attend as observers
May 10, 2026
Union Minister J.P. Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini were present at the meeting as central observers and co-observers.
BJP legislature party meeting begins in Guwahati to elect its leader
May 10, 2026
The Assam BJP legislature party meeting began in Guwahati on May 10, 2026, with the objective of electing its leader who will head the new government.