Himanta Biswa Sarma
Himanta Biswa Sarma serves as the Chief Minister of Assam, representing the BJP, in office since 2021 (around 5 years).
Profile
Chief Minister
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Chief Minister, Assam — BJP
Principal Opposition
INC
Principal Opposition, Assam Assembly
Background & Career
Himanta Biswa Sarma switched from the Congress to the BJP in 2015 after a long career in Assam politics, becoming one of the party's most prominent leaders in the Northeast.
As Chief Minister since 2021, and re-elected in 2026, he has pursued peace accords with insurgent groups and investment drives including 'Advantage Assam'.
Personal & Education
Born 1969, Assam
- Cotton College, Guwahati — B.A. and M.A. Political Science
- Government Law College, Guwahati — LL.B.
- Gauhati University — Ph.D. Political Science
Career Timeline
- 2001 – Present
MLA, Assam Legislative Assembly
Government of Assam
- 2015 – 2015
Joined BJP
Bharatiya Janata Party
- 2021 – 2026
Chief Minister of Assam
Government of Assam
- 2026 – Present
Chief Minister of Assam (second consecutive term)
Government of Assam
