Assam CM meets Governor, tenders resignation; new govt likely on May 12

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya to facilitate the formation of a new government following the BJP's sweeping victory.

The Chief Minister handed over his resignation letter to the Governor at the Raj Bhavan. However, the Governor requested Sarma to continue in office until the formation and swearing-in of the new government.

The CMO in a post on X wrote, "Following the formal notification of the results of #AssamElections2026 and to enable the formation of the new government, Dr @himantabiswa tendered his resignation as Chief Minister along with that of the council of Ministers to Hon’ble Governor Shri @Laxmanacharya54 today at Lok Bhawan. Hon’ble Governor has accepted the resignation and requested Dr @himantabiswa to continue as the caretaker Chief Minister till the new Govt assumes office."

Sources indicated that the oath-taking ceremony of the new government is likely to be held on May 12.

The BJP-led NDA alliance secured a decisive mandate in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections, paving the way for the formation of the government for a third consecutive term in the state.

The formal process of government formation is expected to begin after the BJP Legislature Party meeting, where the leader of the legislative party will be elected.