Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma serves as the Chief Minister of Assam, representing the BJP, in office since 2021 (around 5 years).
Profile
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister, Assam — BJP
INC
Principal Opposition, Assam Assembly
Background & Career
Himanta Biswa Sarma switched from the Congress to the BJP in 2015 after a long career in Assam politics, becoming one of the party's most prominent leaders in the Northeast.
As Chief Minister since 2021, and re-elected in 2026, he has pursued peace accords with insurgent groups and investment drives including 'Advantage Assam'.
Personal & Education
- Cotton College, Guwahati — B.A. and M.A. Political Science
- Government Law College, Guwahati — LL.B.
- Gauhati University — Ph.D. Political Science
Career Timeline
- 2001 – Present
MLA, Assam Legislative Assembly
Government of Assam
- 2015 – 2015
Joined BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party
- 2021 – 2026
Chief Minister of Assam
Government of Assam
- 2026 – Present
Chief Minister of Assam (second consecutive term)
Government of Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma News
Assam Nagaon Lok Sabha Bypoll Campaign Begins as Debashish Sharma Files Nomination
BJP candidate Debashish Sharma has filed his nomination for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election, with senior Assam BJP leaders and party workers accompanying him during the nomination process.
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Assam Government Plans ₹50,000 Crore Investment Push Under Viksit Assam 2047
The Assam government is working on a plan to facilitate investments worth ₹50,000 crore as part of its Viksit Assam 2047 vision. The initiative focuses on attracting investment and strengthening economic development across the state.
