New Portfolios Announced in Assam Cabinet Reshuffle

Assam's Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has allocated portfolios to four ministers in his cabinet. The ministers represent various communities and hold key departments. This reshuffling follows Sarma's re-election, and further cabinet expansion is expected after the assembly session concludes on May 26.

In a significant cabinet reshuffle, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma allocated portfolios to four ministers. This development follows Sarma's re-election, marking his second successive term. The new allotments reflect the BJP-led government's continued commitment to diverse community representation.

The governor approved the portfolio list sent by the chief minister, assigning departments to four ministers. The appointments include BJP's Rameshwar Teli and Ajanta Neog, AGP's Atul Bora, and BPF's Charan Boro, each representing different community groups.

Teli takes charge of Labour Welfare and Tea Tribes Welfare; Neog handles Women and Child Development, and Tourism; Bora is in charge of Rural Development and Assam Accord Implementation; Boro retains the Transport and Bodoland Welfare department. The cabinet's further expansion is anticipated post-assembly session on May 26.