Current-office snapshot checked on 27 July 2026.
Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam. This profile summarises the officeholder, political party, date of assumption of office, legislative position and key career background using sources checked on 27 July 2026.
Quick profile
| Current Chief Minister | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
|---|---|
| State / Union Territory | Assam |
| Administrative type | State |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) |
| In office since | 10 May 2021 |
| Constituency | Jalukbari |
| Information checked | 27 July 2026 |
Who is Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Sarma is a lawyer and senior Assam politician who has represented Jalukbari repeatedly. After moving from the Congress to the BJP in 2015, he became an important organiser in the party's North-East Democratic Alliance.
Political career and public role
Himanta Biswa Sarma’s political profile combines party leadership, legislative work and executive responsibility. As Chief Minister, the officeholder leads the council of ministers, sets the government’s policy direction and remains accountable to the elected legislature.
The current legislative constituency listed in the research snapshot is Jalukbari.
Chief Minister of Assam
Himanta Biswa Sarma has held the office since 10 May 2021 and represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The chief minister coordinates cabinet departments, advises the constitutional head on ministerial appointments and leads the government in the legislative assembly.
Why this profile is important
Searches for “Assam chief minister 2026” often mix older and current officeholders. This article uses a dated snapshot so readers can distinguish the current position from earlier administrations. Political offices can change after elections, resignations, coalition changes or constitutional developments, so the date shown above should always be considered.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the current Chief Minister of Assam?
As of 27 July 2026, the Chief Minister is Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Which party does Himanta Biswa Sarma belong to?
Himanta Biswa Sarma represents Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
When did Himanta Biswa Sarma take office?
The current tenure began on 10 May 2021.
Which constituency does Himanta Biswa Sarma represent?
The profile snapshot lists Jalukbari.
Sources and image note
Current-office reference: National Portal of India – Chief Ministers directory.
Profile reference: Himanta Biswa Sarma public profile.
Featured-image source page: Wikimedia Commons file page.
Editorial note: This is a draft political profile. Recheck current office details and the exact image licence/attribution requirements before publishing.
