Senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the new chief minister of Assam during a BJP legislative party meeting.In a significant political development, senior BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma has been elected as the new chief minister of Assam. The decision was taken during a BJP legislative party meeting in Assam on Sunday. Earlier today, incumbent CM Sarbananda Sonowal submitted his resignation to Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi.
According to sources, Sarma is likely to take oath as chief minister on Monday (May 10).
