Himanta Biswa Sarma Appointed Chief Minister of Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma was appointed Chief Minister of Assam on 11 May 2026 by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, beginning a second consecutive term.
Himanta Biswa Sarma was formally appointed as the Chief Minister of Assam on 11 May 2026. The appointment was made by the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India. Article 164(1) provides that the Chief Minister of a state is appointed by the Governor, and the other ministers are appointed by the Governor on the advice of the Chief Minister.
The appointment followed the results of the elections to the 126-member Assam Legislative Assembly. A Chief Minister takes office after a party or alliance secures a majority in the state assembly and the leader is invited by the Governor to form the government.
With this term, Sarma began a second consecutive tenure as Chief Minister of the state. The Chief Minister is the head of the state government and leads the council of ministers at the state level.
For exam aspirants, the key point is the constitutional provision involved — Article 164(1) on the appointment of the Chief Minister — and the fact that the Assam Legislative Assembly has 126 members.
Key Points to Remember
- Himanta Biswa Sarma appointed Chief Minister of Assam on 11 May 2026
- Appointed by Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya
- Appointment made under Article 164(1) of the Constitution
- Assam Legislative Assembly has 126 members
- It is his second consecutive term as Chief Minister
Exam Relevance
Relevant for UPSC Prelims (Polity – State Executive, Article 164), State PCS (Assam GK), and SSC (General Awareness – Current Appointments).
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