Cabinet Expansion: 12 MLAs Take Oath in Major Assam Government Reshuffle

GUWAHATI — In a major political development, the Assam Cabinet underwent a significant expansion today, June 5, 2026. Twelve MLAs officially took their oaths as ministers in a high-profile ceremony held at the Jyoti Bishnu Kala Mandir.

The oath of office and secrecy was administered by the Governor of Assam, Lakshman Prasad Acharya, in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other top dignitaries.

Key Highlights of the Expansion

• Five New Faces: The reshuffle introduces fresh energy into the governance structure, with five new ministers joining the rank. The new inductees include former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, Nilima Devi, Sushanta Borgohain, and Ashwini Roy Sarkar.

• The Speaker's Transition: In a notable move, the former Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Biswajit Daimary, has also transitioned into a cabinet role.

• Expanding Strength: This expansion boosts the total strength of the state cabinet to 17 ministers, building on the initial cabinet that took oath on May 12 alongside Chief Minister Sarma.

A Reflection of Assam's Linguistic Diversity

Demonstrating the multicultural fabric of the state, the ministers took their oaths in various languages:

• Assamese: Ashwini Roy Sarkar, Ashok Singhal, and Biswajit Daimary.

• Sanskrit/Cultural traditional format: Bimal Borah.

• Hindi: Kaushik Rai.

The full list of ministers who took the oath today includes Ashwini Roy Sarkar, Bimal Borah, Ashok Singhal, Biswajit Daimary, Jayanta Mallabaruah, Kaushik Rai, Keshab Mahanta, Krishnendu Paul, Nilima Devi, Pijush Hazarika, Dr. Ranoj Pegu, and Sushanta Borgohain.

What’s Next?

The portfolios for the newly inducted ministers are expected to be announced later this evening. This massive reshuffle is being viewed as a strategic move by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to streamline governance, accelerate developmental projects, and balance regional representation ahead of upcoming state initiatives.

City Talks Take: With five new faces and a boost to 17 cabinet members, the Sarma administration is clearly gearing up for a high-octane delivery phase. All eyes are now on who bags the powerhouse portfolios.