Guwahati, May 11 -- Ravi Kota, the Chief Secretary of Assam, on Monday issued the appointment order of the new Chief Minister of Assam on behalf of Lakshman Prasad Acharya, the Governor of Assam.

In exercise of the powers under Article 164(1) of the Constitution of India, the Governor of Assam appointed Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of the state.

The Chief Minister-designate, Himanta Biswa Sarma, is scheduled to be sworn in at 11:40 am on May 12, 2026, at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, Guwahati.

Earlier on Sunday, Sarma met Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and formally staked a claim to form the government after being elected leader of both the BJP Legislature Party and the NDA Legislature Party in Assam.

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