Guwahati, May 7: The swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected BJP-led NDA government in Assam will be held on May 12 at the Veterinary Field in Khanapara, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota announced on Wednesday.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (File Photo) |
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, several Union ministers, chief ministers and deputy chief ministers from BJP-ruled states, along with representatives from various industries, are expected to attend the oath-taking ceremony.
Chief Secretary Ravi Kota said extensive preparations are underway for the high-profile event. In a post on X, he stated that a comprehensive review meeting was held with the Director General of Police (DGP), Assam, to assess preparedness for the Prime Minister’s visit and the swearing-in ceremony of the new Council of Ministers.
According to Kota, discussions during the meeting focused on security arrangements, traffic management, venue preparedness, protocol measures and coordination among various departments.
He stressed the importance of seamless execution, strict adherence to established protocols and close coordination among all stakeholders to ensure the ceremony is conducted smoothly and securely.
“All departments concerned have been directed to maintain the highest level of preparedness to ensure the ceremony is conducted smoothly, securely, and in a manner befitting the significance of the occasion,” Kota said.
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Meanwhile, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has already submitted his resignation to Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, who requested him to continue as caretaker Chief Minister until the formation of the new government.
The BJP Legislature Party is expected to elect its leader on May 10. Union Minister J. P. Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Naib Singh Saini have been appointed as observer and co-observer respectively for the meeting.
The NDA returned to power in Assam for a third consecutive term after winning 102 out of 126 Assembly seats in the recently concluded elections. The BJP secured 82 seats, while its allies — the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) — won 10 seats each.
