Guwahati: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sarbananda Sonowal will today take oath as the new chief minister of Assam.
The swearing in function in Guwahati’s Khanapara field will be attended by diplomats from Saarc countries besides Prime Minister Narendra Modi, chief ministers of BJP-ruled states and Union Cabinet ministers.
Along with Sonowal, 11ministers are likely to take oath of office.
The entire Guwahati has got a new look as banners and hoardings of NDA leaders have been displayed. Over one lakh people are expected to turn out for the event.
Massive security arrangements have been made in the entire city. CCTV cameras have also been installed everywhere at the venue.
The BJP created history in Assam on May 19, winning 60 of the 126 assembly seats up for grabs. Its coalition partners – the Asom Gani Parishad and the Bodoland People’s Front secured 14 and 12 seats respectively. All three together secured 86 of the 126 assembly seats.
The victory in Assam means the BJP will now play a decisive role in the politics of the north eastern region, where it had been a marginal political force until now.
The Congress Party ended up with just 26 seats, feeling the sting of an anti-incumbency wave and popular desire for change.
