Himanta’s Second Term: How Assam Became BJP’s Northeast Power Base

Himanta’s Second Term: How Assam Became BJP’s Northeast Power Base

Himanta Biswa Sarma taking oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term is not just a state-level political event. It confirms Assam as the BJP’s strongest Northeast base and makes Himanta one of the party’s most important regional power centres. News On AIR reported that Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath at … Read more

Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath: Why Assam Matters More Than Ever for BJP

Himanta Biswa Sarma Oath: Why Assam Matters More Than Ever for BJP

Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Assam Chief Minister for a second consecutive term on May 12, 2026, marking a major political moment for the BJP in the Northeast. The ceremony in Guwahati was attended by top national leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underlining … Read more

Himanta Sarma’s ‘Peda’ Jibe: Why This Assam Election Taunt Is Going Viral

Himanta Sarma’s ‘Peda’ Jibe: Why This Assam Election Taunt Is Going Viral

Himanta Biswa Sarma’s “peda” jibe at Congress leader Pawan Khera has gone viral because it came immediately after BJP’s huge Assam election win. Economic Times reported that Sarma said Assam had “made Pawan Khera eat peda,” using the sweet as a political punchline after Congress’s defeat. The remark has become a social media talking point … Read more