Himanta Sarma expands Assam Cabinet, balances new faces and loyalists, groups and regions | India News
Himanta Sarma, Assam's Chief Minister, expanded his cabinet to 17 members on Friday. The new ministers include several former Congress leaders who joined the BJP with Sarma, such as Ajanta Neog and Pijush Hazarika, along with Sushanta Borgohain, Biswajit Daimary, Ranoj Pegu, and Rameshwar Teli. The cabinet also includes representatives from Southern Assam's Barak Valley and the Koch Rajbongshi community. The expansion reflects a balance between new faces and loyalists, while maintaining representation from various regions and communities within Assam.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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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