Assam: Stage set for 2026 assembly polls; Himanta inducts four new faces in council of ministers

In preparation for the 2026 assembly polls, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet on Saturday. Four new ministers were sworn in, bringing the total to 18. The new ministers represent key regions, including tea districts and Barak Valley, addressing previous underrepresentation. This expansion is seen as a strategic move for the upcoming elections.