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Himanta Biswa Sarma

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...

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

‘I will not call it a mishap’: Assam CM Himanta calls Zubeen Garg’s death a ‘murder’

November 04, 2025 4:15 am

‘Yesterday, I apprised Home Minister Amit Shah as well, so that the approval (for submitting the chargesheet) may be granted quickly’

How an Assam vigilante group long seen in step with Himanta Sarma govt is stepping on its toes now

October 30, 2025 7:45 am

Assam CM accuses Veer Lachit Sena of extortion and threatens it of ban. The outfit that claims to work for “indigenous Assamese against outsiders” has been supportive of BJP govt

Congress member hums Tagore's 'Amar Sonar Bangla' in meeting, Assam CM orders action

October 30, 2025 12:54 am

While CM Sarma termed the recitation of a part of the 1905 song, which is now Bangladesh's national anthem, as “disrespect” to India, Congress's Gogoi said the reaction reflected BJP's “ignorance” about Tagore and Bengali culture

Decode Politics: In poll-bound Assam, why Sarma govt is planning to table a much-delayed report on Nellie massacre

October 28, 2025 1:00 pm

Amidst Assam Agitation, thousands of mostly Bengali Muslims were killed at Nellie in 1983. Is Sarma govt, facing heat over Zubeen Garg death, trying to turn tables on Congress, in power in 1983?

Himanta’s BJP gets a new ally, churning Assam’s political landscape months ahead of Assembly polls

October 18, 2025 5:50 pm

Two weeks after Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) swept Bodoland Territorial Council elections, its leader Charan Boro is inducted into state Cabinet, bringing party into NDA fold

Two arrested over Zubeen protests in Assam’s Baksa

October 17, 2025 5:51 am

At least three police vehicles were set on fire after violence flared outside Baksa District Jail Wednesday after a convoy with five suspects arrested in connection with singer Zubeen Garg’s death was pelted with stones.

Language training, placement in Japan for Rs 30,000: Assam CM launches new initiative

October 13, 2025 7:27 am

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the initiative seeks to connect the youth from Assam to Japan’s Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) visa programme.

Assam govt declares 7,650 Grade III results, CM promises 2 lakh appointments by end of term

October 12, 2025 9:29 am

Tewari further informed that along with the ADRE results, the list of selected candidates for 625 police posts, including sub-inspectors, constables, and Grade IV staff, has also been released.

Zubeen death: Himanta’s wife files defamation complaint against MLA who linked her company to Singapore festival

October 09, 2025 7:36 am

Akhil Gogoi had alleged one of her companies organised a fashion event at the fest after singer’s death. Riniki Bhuyan Sarma has now challenged him to prove it.

Zubeen Garg death: Himanta says Singapore resident likely to appear before police, seeks scrutiny of fest organiser’s accounts

October 07, 2025 6:58 am

Superstar singer Zubeen Garg had died in Singapore on September 19 while in the country to take part in the Northeast India Festival that was to be held there.

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