Himanta Biswa Sarma (born 1 February 1969) is an Indian politician and lawyer serving as the 15th and current Chief Minister of Assam since 2021. A former member of the Indian National Congress, Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party on 23 August 2015 and soon was made convenor of NEDA. [1]

1 day ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday that the state government would support the Constitution (125th Amendment) Bill and hinted that it may be taken up in the upcoming Budget Session in Parliament. Introduced in the Rajya Sabha in 2019, the Bill proposes an amendment to Article 280 and the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution ...

Feb 1, 2024 · What is Himanta Biswa Sarma’s vision for Assam? He champions the “Act East Policy,” focused on improving connectivity and trade with Southeast Asia, and envisions Assam as a gateway to the region.

4 days ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, considered the Chanakya of Northeast politics, announced that Dibrugarh would be the second capital of Assam. There are at least five key reasons behind the politically and culturally significant move, …

1 day ago · Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized Aam Aadmi supremo Arvind Kejriwal for his "criminal mindset" and lack of evidence for his allegation that BJP-ruled Haryana was poisoning Delhi's water supply. Sarma also questioned the effectiveness of Delhi's healthcare model and targeted Kejriwal for his alleged involvement in a liquor ...

Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma played a key role in putting the State on the path of development and prosperity. Here are snapshots of some major decisions taken by the Cabinet. Read More. Get updates on the latest announcements and major policy decisions of the Chief Minister. Read More.

Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma succeeded Sarbananda Sonowal as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam and took the oath of office on 10 May 2021.

Jan 21, 2025 · Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's visit to South Korea aims to enhance collaboration between Assam and South Korean startups, focusing on semiconductor and clean energy sectors. Sarma discussed establishing Assam as a semiconductor hub, inviting Korean firms to join. He explored renewable energy partnerships to achieve Assam's target of generating 3000 MW clean energy by 2030.

Jan 19, 2024 · Sarma’s journey, from the students’ movement in Assam to becoming the tallest political leader of the state, mirrors the many struggles of the Assamese people. Groomed by his father, the late Kailash Nath Sarma, a schoolteacher, Sarma was in class five when he realised that he was destined for bigger things.

May 16, 2021 · A student leader, Congress Minister-turned-rebel and now the much-feted Chief Minister of BJP-ruled Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, 52, has covered almost the entire spectrum of politics in Assam...