The BJP-led NDA swept to a third successive term in Assam with a two-thirds majority in the assembly polls. The BJP secured 82 seats, while its allies AGP and BPF won 10 each, in the 126-member Assembly.
“Prime Minister Narendra Modi has blessed us to form the government in Assam for a third consecutive term,” he said. “I express my heartfelt gratitude to the PM. The people have blessed us, and we will carry out development work over the next five years.”
He also expressed gratitude to Union Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP National President Nitin Nabin.
Union minister J P Nadda announced that eight BJP legislators proposed the name of Sarma as its legislature party leader.
Nadda and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini were present at the meeting as central observers and co-observers.
The BJP partners in the poll alliance, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and Bodoland People’s Front (BPF), also supported Sarma’s nomination, leading to his unanimous election as the NDA leader.
Sarma and other NDA leaders are set to call on state Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at the Lok Bhawan later on Sunday to discuss matters pertaining to government formation. The leaders are expected to stake claim to form the next government during the meeting with the Governor.
