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👁 Himanta Biswa Sarma
Image Source : Wikipedia
  • Born 01 February 1969
  • Age 56
  • Birth Place Jorhat, Assam, India
  • Profession Lawyer, Politician
  • Political Party Bharatiya Janata Party (2015-present)
  • In Office Minister Of The Government Of Assam 24 May 2016 - 9 May 2021, Minister Of State Of The Government Of Assam 1 September 2004 - June 2006
  • Residence Dispur

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Himanta Biswa Sarma BIOGRAPHY

Last Updated : 09 Feb 2025
Sworn in as Assam’s 15th CM in May 2021, Himanta Biswa Sarma, who succeeded Sarbananda Sonowal to the post, has been accused by the Opposition of exploiting the religious cleavages that run through Assamese nationalism, which itself a product of ethnic and linguistic anxieties. Since taking cha...rge, Sarma has piloted several policies seemingly aligned with the Sangh agenda, including the passage of the Assam Cattle Preservation (Amendment) Act, calling “cow is our mother, its slaughter must stop”, demanded reverification of NRC, carried out demolition drives to evict “illegal encroachers”, raked up “threats to Hindus in Assam” and defended demolition of madrasas over alleged terror links. Once considered Gogoi’s “blue-eyed boy”, Sarma’s relationship with the Congress stalwart, who passed away in 2021, came under strain from around 2011 as Sarma made no bones about his ambitions to lead the state. For many observers of Sarma’s political trajectory, which started with the All Assam Students’ Union, it was a deja vu moment as he was first elected as an MLA in 2001, defeating Bhrigu Kumar Phukan, his one-time mentor. Sarma’s ties with Gogoi further soured as the latter introduced his son Gaurav, now a two-term Lok Sabha MP, into politics. As reports of his rift with Gogoi started surfacing, Sarma tweeted on April 28, 2012, “With saline drip at hand last election I campaigned and did everything (under) my command to make Tarun Gogoi CM. Nobody should teach me loyalty.” Matters came to head after Rahul Gandhi rejected his claim to the CM’s chair even as he claimed the support of 52 out of 79 Congress MLAs in July 2014. A year later, he joined the BJP. After resigning as an MLA, he wrote to Congress president Sonia Gandhi, slamming Rahul. In the past, Sarma has even accused the former Congress president of “feeding biscuits” to his dog Pidi “while we wanted to discuss Assam’s issues”. Nevertheless, Sarma’s induction into the BJP was not without hiccups, particularly over his alleged role in the Louis Berger case being probed by the CBI. In fact, days before Sarma joined the BJP, Sonowal and Kiren Rijiju, now the Union Law Minister, had addressed a press conference, along with party spokesperson Sambit Patra, where they had prominently held up the allegations in a bid to counter the Congress. Many also saw in it an attempt by Sonowal to torpedo Sarma’s imminent entry. Cut to 2022. While Sonowal finds himself in charge of the shipping ministry at the Centre, Sarma is the undisputed leader of the BJP in Assam, the convenor of the Northeast Democratic Alliance, and its newest posterboy in national politics.

Himanta Biswa Sarma PERSONAL LIFE

Spouse Riniki Bhuyan Sarma ​ ​(2001), ​
Education Cotton College (BA, MA), BRM Government Law College (LLB), Gauhati University (PhD)

POSITIONS HELD BY Himanta Biswa Sarma

Position Tenure
Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly 2001 - Present
Chief Minister of Assam 10 May 2021 - Present

HIMANTA BISWA SARMA NEWS

Himanta Sarma expands Assam Cabinet, balances new faces and loyalists, groups and regions

June 05, 2026 9:36 pm

The 17-member Himanta Cabinet, which has 13 ministers from BJP and two and one from AGP and BPF respectively, continues to accommodate ex-Congress leaders who had followed Sarma into BJP

Assam Cabinet expansion: Several new faces, no room for high-profile Congress defectors

June 04, 2026 9:11 pm

12 more ministers will be sworn in on Friday, taking the strength of Himanta Biswa Sarma’s new Council of Ministers to 17.

Assam passes UCC Bill: Opposition flags tribal exemption, Sarma says law not needed ‘where no cancer’

May 28, 2026 4:02 am

During 5-hour debate, several MLAs object to provision mandating registration of live-in relationships, CM Sarma defends clause claiming it ensures “responsibility” in the relationship

Delhi court issues notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on plea over ‘miya voters’ remarks

May 28, 2026 2:37 pm

Delhi-based activist Harsh Mander cited Zero FIR provisions before the Saket court while challenging the dismissal of his plea against Himanta Biswa Sarma over alleged hate speech.

Rupamoni Gorh becomes first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest: ‘Moment of immense pride’

May 23, 2026 5:57 pm

Rupamoni Gorh’s successful ascent has been widely celebrated in Assam, with many calling it a proud moment for the state.

With 91% strike rate, BJP’s Assam win ranks as its most dominant since 2014, powers policy push

May 18, 2026 11:35 pm

In the past three elections, the BJP has consistently increased its vote share, and its seat tally of 82 this year is the highest for a single party since 1985.

Assam needs a politics of trust, not suspicion

May 18, 2026 6:50 am

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s mix of welfare and grievance has made Sarma one of the BJP’s strongest regional leaders, but his second term presents a larger question: Will he continue to govern through division or strive for a more inclusive politics?

Inside Track: Diplomatic Dressing Down

May 17, 2026 6:57 am

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed his unhappiness at a meeting with heads of Indian missions in Delhi last month. The PM felt that our ambassadors have not been sufficiently proactive in projecting the country’s positive image in the foreign media.

Assam CM oath ceremony highlights: Himanta Biswa Sarma sworn in as Chief Minister for second term

May 12, 2026 3:53 pm

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath-Taking Ceremony Highlights: Sarma, 57, is the first non-Congress leader in the state to assume charge as the CM for a second successive term.

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HIMANTA BISWA SARMA PHOTOS

Assam burns rhino horns to send out message on wildlife conservation

September 22, 2021 9:53 pm

This was the first time that rhino horns were publicly destroyed in this manner

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