Guwahati, Feb 01: Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma succeeded Sarbanada Sonowal as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam and took the oath on 10 May 2021.
Elected for the first time in 2001 from the Jalukbari constituency, he has since then been representing the constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly by winning five consecutive elections – 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.
Sarma, who crossed over from Congress before the 2014 Lok Sabha polls, more than equaled chief minister Sonowal in influence and prominence.
Regarded as a big factor in the party’s wins in the 2016 polls and 2019 Lok Sabha polls as well as the handling of the challenges of the anti-CAA agitation and the pandemic, the former congress leader is also the spearhead of the party’s effort to increase its presence in the north-east.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Assam CHIEF MINISTER Himanta Biswa Sarma
Who is Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Dr Sarma was born at Mission Hospital, Jorhat, on 1st February 1969 to Kailash Nath Sarma and Mrinalini Devi. Biswa worked as a child artist in the Assamese film “Kokadeuta, Nati aru Hati” in 1984.
He was the General Secretary (GS) of the Cotton College Students Union, serving from 1991 to 1992. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts in 1990 and a Master of Arts in 1992, both in political science, from the university.
Thereafter, Sarma obtained a Bachelor of Law from Government Law College, Guwahati, and became a solicitor in 1995.
He practiced law at the Gauhati High Court from 1996 to 2001.
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Career in BJP
- Quit Congress to join BJP ahead of 2014 Lok Sabha polls
- Appointed convenor of BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA)
- Resigned from all portfolios in July 2014, due to differences with former CM Tarun Gogoi
- Credited with BJP’s win in Assam in the 2016 &2019 Lok Sabha Polls
- Held all major portfolios (except Home Affairs) in the Sarbananda Sonowal-led Assam Government.
Career in Congress
- Elected Jalukbari MLA for the first time in 2001
- Re-elected from Jalukbari in 2006 and 2011
- Engaged in Assam Accord Implementation from 2002-2014
- Known for extensive work in the health & education sector.
Himanta Biswa Sharma turns 54 today:
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma turned 54 on Wednesday. Twitter is loaded with wishes and greetings for Assam’s hero on his special day.
Heartiest greetings to Hon'ble Assam Chief Minister and dynamic leader Aadarniya Dr. @himantabiswa Ji on his birthday.
May he continue to work with the same spirit. Praying to Maa Kamakhya for his good health and long life. pic.twitter.com/0DygtO1XE0
— Prof.(Dr.) Manik Saha (@DrManikSaha2) February 1, 2023
Birthday greetings to CM Assam, Shri @himantabiswa. His untiring efforts to carry the development agenda of PM @narendramodi have successfully brought about peace and progress in Assam. May the almighty bless him with a long and healthy life.
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) February 1, 2023
Birthday greetings to the hardworking CM of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma Ji. He is energetically transforming the state through numerous pro-people initiatives. Praying for his long and healthy life. @himantabiswa
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 1, 2023
I extend best wishes to Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam, Shri @himantabiswa Ji on his birthday.
May you continue to serve the people and lead the state with years of good health, strength, and prosperity. pic.twitter.com/Y88W9W4wWF
— N.Biren Singh (@NBirenSingh) February 1, 2023
Happy birthday to @himantabiswa ! Parties may differ but I have always known you as a warm individual ! May you have a wonderful year ahead and best wishes to you ! My mother also extends her love and wishes on your birthday 🎂
— Pradyot_Tripura (@PradyotManikya) January 31, 2023
Happy Birthday to the Hon'ble Chief Minister of Assam Shri Himanta Biswa Sarma @himantabiswa. Best wishes for your well-being and long life.
— Neiphiu Rio (@Neiphiu_Rio) February 1, 2023
Knowing you, and learning from you has been enormously rewarding Hon CM Dr @himantabiswa Ji. On your birthday, I extend my finest good wishes and greetings to you.
Pray to Lord Buddha to give you good health & a long life. pic.twitter.com/KpZS0DEm4H
— Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་། (@PemaKhanduBJP) February 1, 2023