New Delhi:
Union Home Minister Amit Shah congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma soon after he was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Assam and said that the state will set a benchmark of peace, progress and prosperity under him.
The Home Minister expressed confidence in him saying that the state will set up a new benchmark of peace, progress and prosperity under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance and his leadership.
“Congratulations to Himanta Biswa Sarma on being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Assam and all those who took oath today. I am confident that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s guidance and your leadership, the state of Assam will set a new benchmark of peace, progress and prosperity,” Mr Shah said.
Congratulations to Shri @himantabiswa ji on being sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Assam and all those who took oath today.
I am confident that under PM @NarendraModi ji’s guidance and your leadership, the state of Assam will set a new benchmark of peace, progress & prosperity. pic.twitter.com/DCTLZLy7Sn
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) May 10, 2021
Mr Sarma was sworn in as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam today, replacing former Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Mr Sarma was administered the oath in presence of state Governor Jagdish Mukhi, the BJP national President JP Nadda and other leaders.