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Himanta Biswa Sarma has been unanimously re-elected as the BJP legislature party leader in Assam for a second term. Central observers JP Nadda and Nayab Singh Saini oversaw the meeting. Sarma is set to take oath as Chief Minister on Tuesday, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi attending as chief guest. The BJP-led NDA secured a decisive victory, winning 102 seats.

Party & Allies To Formally Pick Leader On May 10: Sarma

In a significant move for Assam's political landscape, the Asom Gana Parishad has recommended Himanta Biswa Sarma to serve another term as Chief Minister. The AGP's legislative committee rallied behind Sarma, highlighting his effective leadership and commitment to developmental projects.

As the clock ticks down to vote counting on Monday, Assam stands at a political crossroads. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's leadership, marked by a transformative development agenda, faces a united front from the opposition led by Gaurav Gogoi.

In a rally that resonated through the streets of Golokganj, Assam BJP President dilip saikia passionately called on residents to rally behind Ashwani Roy Sarkar. He pointedly criticized the Congress legacy, emphasizing a stark lack of development over the past five years.

Assam BJP spokesperson Kishore Kumar Upadhyay has strongly criticized Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar for alleged remarks on infiltration at a rally. Upadhyay dismissed Kumar as an "irrelevant person" and stated that the public's response regarding who should lead Assam will be evident in the election results. He suggested the Congress is acting out of frustration.

The Assam assembly elections have taken a political turn as the BJP fielded its own candidate in the Sibsagar constituency, breaking an earlier seat-sharing agreement with ally AGP. This unexpected move creates a three-cornered contest, with the BJP aiming for a 'friendly contest' despite the internal friction.