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Assam BJP oath-taking in Guwahati on May 12; Modi, Shah to attend
The Assam BJP government will take oath on May 12 at Khanapara, Guwahati, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as chief guest and Amit Shah among attendees. The NDA, led by BJP, won 82 of 126 seats, with allies AGP and BPF taking 10 seats each, totaling 102 for the coalition. Modi is expected to land in Guwahati at 10:15 am before joining the oath ceremony.
Why It Matters
This marks BJP's third consecutive term in Assam and features a high-profile turnout from national leaders, signaling continuity of governance and development priorities.
Timeline
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NDA gains majority in Assam; BJP-led coalition wins 82 seats; allies win 20; other parties win remaining
May 7, 2026
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance won 82 out of 126 MLAs in Assam, securing a simple majority on its own. Allies Asom Gana Parishad and Bodoland Peoples Front won 10 seats each, taking the alliance tally to 102. The Indian National Congress won 19 seats with its ally Raijor Dal taking 2 seats; AIUDF won 2 seats and All India Trinamool Congress won 1 seat.
Oath ceremony details announced for May 12 in Guwahati
May 7, 2026
The Assam BJP government will have its chief minister and ministers take oath at Khanapara in Guwahati on May 12 at 11 am. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest along with Amit Shah, Nitin Nabin, and chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of NDA-ruled states will attend. Over 100,000 people are expected. PM Modi will arrive at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati at 10:15 am, after which he will reach the oath-taking venue at Khanapara.