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Assam
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, informed that his cabinet expansion will take place on Friday, June 5, with the induction of 12 ministers, including three new faces. The Chief Minister announced on X the names of the 12 MLAs who will take oath as ministers in his government.On X, Himanta wrote, "I am pleased to announce that members of the Assam Legislative Assembly will be sworn in as Cabinet Ministers in the Government of Assam on 5 June 2026 at 12:45 PM." Their names are:
- Ashwini Ray Sarkar
- Ashok Singhal
- Bimal Borah
- Biswajit Daimary
- Jayant Mallabaruah
- Kaushik Rai
- Keshab Mahanta
- Krishnendu Paul
- Nilima Devi
- Pijush Hazarika
- Dr. Ranoj Pegu
- Susanta Borgohain



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