Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam Chief Minister; See Pics

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) captain in the Northeast, was sworn in as Assam's new Chief Minister on May 10 at Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. BJP President JP. Nadda, former Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Ministers from other northeastern states and other top dignitaries were present. Here are some glimpses from the swearing-in ceremony.(Image Credits: PTI Photo)

BJP's Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as the new Chief Minister of Assam at Srimanta Sankaradev Kalakshetra in Guwahati on May 10.

Sarma was administered the oath of office by Governor Jagdish Mukhi at Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati.

Himanta Biswa Sarma signed the register after taking oath.

In this picture, Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi greets the new CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.

BJP President J P Nadda, former Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Ministers from other northeastern states and a host of top dignitaries were present in the hour-long swearing-in-ceremony.