Guwahati, June 5 -- Newly inducted Assam Cabinet Minister Kaushik Rai on Friday thanked Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for reposing faith in him and pledged to work round the clock to fulfil the responsibilities entrusted to him.

Speaking to ANI after taking oath as a minister in the expanded Assam Cabinet, Rai said he was grateful for the opportunity to serve in the government for a second term.

"I have received this opportunity for a second term. I have become an MLA for the second time and am now taking the oath as a minister for the second time. I am grateful to the Chief Minister for the trust and confidence he has reposed in me," Rai said.

Emphasising his commitment to public service, the minister said he would work tirelessl...