Assam Cabinet expansion: Several new faces, no room for high-profile Congress defectors | India News
Sarma's cabinet has expanded to 17 ministers, with 12 of them from his first term. The new additions include Biswajit Daimary, the Speaker of the previous assembly and a Bodo leader; Nilima Devi, president of the Assam Pradesh BJP Mahila Morcha; and Ashwini Roy Sarkar and Sushanta Borgohain. Notably, no high-profile Congress leaders who joined the BJP before the election have been included. The expansion leaves room for two more ministers in future.
4 JUN 2026
— NDTV
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Sarma announced a 17-member cabinet, with 12 ministers sworn in on Friday.
5 JUN 2026
— The Hindu
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet by swearing in 12 new ministers on June 5th, 2026.
— Indian Express
Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Sarma expanded his cabinet to 17 members, including former Congress leaders and representatives from diverse regions.
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