BJP Secures Third Term in Assam Amid Kamakhya Temple Blessings
Senior NDA leaders visited the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati before the swearing-in of the third BJP-led Assam government. With blessings sought, Himanta Biswa Sarma will take the oath as chief minister. The BJP retained power with a significant majority, highlighting trust in Sarma's leadership.
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In a ceremonious gesture, senior NDA leaders gathered at the sacred Kamakhya temple in Guwahati preceding the inauguration of Assam's BJP-led government for the third consecutive term.
Key figures present included Union minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, BJP president Nitin Nabin, and multiple chief ministers, underlining the event's significance.
Amid religious observances, Himanta Biswa Sarma is poised to be sworn in as chief minister, marking a monumental victory for the BJP, which secured 82 out of 126 assembly seats.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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