Assam CM Sarma expands cabinet, 4 ministers take oath

In Assam, four new ministers were sworn in on Saturday, expanding the state cabinet to 18 members. Representing various regions including tea districts and Barak Valley, the new ministers Prasanta Phukan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh Goala joined the council amidst preparations for the 2026 assembly polls.