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BJP Legislature Party To Pick New Assam Chief Minister On May 10
As per caretaker Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP Legislature Party will meet on May 10 to elect its Assam leader, followed by a joint NDA meeting and a Governor's meeting to form the government, ahead of a May 12 swearing-in ceremony.
Why It Matters
This sequence outlines the steps and key dates toward forming the new Assam government, including leadership selection within the BJP and NDA and the Governor's role in granting permission for government formation.
Timeline
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Swearing-in ceremony planned for May 12
May 8, 2026
The swearing-in ceremony of the new Assam government is set for May 12 at 11 AM. Attendees will include chief ministers from 20 states, industrialists, Satradhikars and Vaishnavite religious heads, as well as presidents of the BJP and AGP booth committees; elected Gaon Panchayat representatives will also attend.
NDA leaders to meet Governor to submit claim to form government
May 8, 2026
At 12 PM on May 10, NDA leaders will meet the Governor and submit a claim to form the government; formation will proceed once permission is granted.
NDA joint meeting to elect NDA leader
May 8, 2026
A joint meeting of the NDA is scheduled for May 10 at 11 AM, during which the NDA leader will be elected.
BJP Legislature Party meeting to elect Assam leader
May 8, 2026
Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP Legislature Party will hold a meeting on May 10 to elect its Assam leader.