Himanta Biswa Sarma

Chief Minister of Assam

Dr.‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌ Himanta Biswa Sarma is an Indian politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Chief Minister of Assam at present. He has been representing Jalukbari in the legislative assembly for many years and is credited with his vast administrative experience and powerful organisational authority in the Northeast.

As a Congress leader, he had a successful run in the cabinet, holding various key portfolios before switching to the BJP. He is still very much a political heavyweight in Assam as well as the BJP scene in the ‍‌‍‍‌‍‌‍‍‌region.

By Rashmi | Friday, February 6, 2026, 10:51:00 AM [IST]

Himanta Biswa Sarma Biography

Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma was born in Jorhat, on 1 February 1969 to Kailash Nath Sarma and Mrinalini Devi. His father was a well-known poet and novelist of Assam and his mother is a literary personality actively associated with the Assam Sahitya Sabha.

During his post-grad, he served as the General Secretary of Cotton college Student's Union. He formally entered into politics as a Congress leader. He was an MLA from the Jalukbari constituency in Assam from 2001 to 2015 from the Indian National Congress ticket.

Sarma was first elected from the Jalukbari constituency in 2001. Since then, he has been representing this constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly, winning five elections in a row in 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, and 2021.

During his time as a Minister in the State Cabinet, Sarma held several important positions, including Agriculture, Planning & Development, Finance, Health, Education, and Assam Accord Implementation from 2001 to 2021.

Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in August 2015. After winning the 2016 Assembly elections, he took oath as Cabinet Minister on 24 May 2016.

He was appointed as the convener of the newly formed North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) by the BJP leadership. His main job was to unite different regional parties to oppose the Congress.

He was appointed as the president of the Assam Cricket Association in June 2016 and was elected as the President of the Badminton Association of India in 2017.

On a personal note, Dr. Sarma is married to Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, and the couple has a son, Nandil, and a daughter, Sukanya. His net worth stands at Rs 17,27,65,162.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Personal Life

Full Name	Himanta Biswa Sarma
Date of Birth	01 Feb 1969 (Age 57)
Place of Birth	Jorhat
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Party Position	State President
Education	Doctorate
Profession	Politician
Father's Name	Kailash Nath Sarma
Mother's Name	Mrinalini Devi
Spouse's Name	Riniki Bhuyan Sarma
Spouse's Profession	Director of Pride East Entertainment
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Hindu
Website	www.himantabiswasarma.com
Current Constituency	Jalukbari

Himanta Biswa Sarma Net Worth

Net Worth

₹13.76 CRORE

ASSETS

₹17.28 CRORE

Liabilities

₹3.52 CRORE

Education Qualification of Himanta Biswa Sarma

After passing his Senior Secondary exam from Kamrup Academy, Guwahati in 1985, Sarma graduated in 1990 and completed his post-graduation in Political Science in 1992 from Cotton College and Gauhati University, respectively. He earned his LLB from Government Law College, Guwahati, and his PhD from Gauhati University.

Political Timeline of Himanta Biswa Sarma

2021: Sarma contested from the Jalukbari Assembly Constituency and defeated Congress's Ramen Chandra Borthakur by a margin of 1,01,911 votes. He took the oath as the 15th Chief Minister of Assam.
2017: Sarma was elected as the President of the Badminton Association of India.
2016: Sarma was elected from the Jalukbari constituency for the fourth consecutive term and took oath as Cabinet Minister in the first BJP government in North-East India on 24 May 2016. Additionally, he was appointed as the president of the Assam Cricket Association in June.
2015: Sarma joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in August 2015 and was appointed as the BJP's Convener of the Election Management Committee for the 2016 Assam Assembly Election. He resigned from the Assembly too on September 15.
2014: Due to the political differences with former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, Sarma resigned from all portfolios on July 21.
2011: Sarma was again elected from the Jalukbari constituency on the Congress ticket.
2006: Sarma was re-elected as a Congress candidate from the Jalukbari constituency.
2002: Sarma served as Minister of State for Agriculture, Planning & Development, Finance, Health, Education, and Assam Accord Implementation from 2002 to 2014.
2001: Elected for the first time from Jalukbari constituency on Congress ticket after defeating Bhrigu Kumar Phukan of Asom Gana Parishad.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Early Life

1996: Sarma practised at Gauhati High Court from 1996 to 2001.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Achievements

Under his leadership as Planning & Development Minister, various innovative welfare schemes for the people of Assam were introduced.

As a Cabinet Minister for Health, Sarma took the health sector in Assam to a new height. Three medical colleges in Jorhat, Barpeta, and Tezpur came up when the health portfolio came under his hands. He also initiated work for five more medical colleges in Diphu, Nagaon, Dhubri, North Lakhimpur, and Kokrajhar, which are now in various stages of implementation.

The education sector too saw a transformation as 50,000 teachers were appointed for the first time through a transparent system called the Teachers Eligibility Test (TET) after he abolished the system of interviews, which was a major reason for rampant corruption in appointments.

Election Results of Himanta Biswa Sarma

Year	Election	Type	Constituency	Result
2021	Assam Assembly election	MLA	Jalukbari	Won
2016	Assam Assembly election	MLA	Jalukbari	Won
2011	Assam Assembly election	MLA	Jalukbari	Won
2006	Assam Assembly election	MLA	Jalukbari	Won
2001	Assam Assembly election	MLA	Jalukbari	Won
1996	Assam Assembly election	MLA	Jalukbari	Lost

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Himanta Biswa Sarma has a net worth of ₹4.24 Crore.
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No, Himanta Biswa Sarma does not have any criminal case.
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Yes, Himanta Biswa Sarma is married to Riniki Bhuyan Sarma.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma holds a Ph.D. degree from Gauhati University Guwahati in 2006.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma is the 15th Chief Minister of Assam.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current and 15th Chief Minister of Assam.

Himanta Biswa Sarma Latest News & Updates

Himanta Biswa Sarma takes a dig at AAP by saying a failed political startup

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a dig at Aam Aadmi Party by saying it has failed as a political start-up. He also said that the party has no progress to be a Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises even after completing 10 years.
However, the Assam CM reacted on Arvind Kejriwal's party as they're continuing campaign actively in BJP ruling state Gujarat.
Assam Chief Minister greets Amit Shah on his 58th birthday

Chief Minister of Assam Himanta Biswa Sarma sent a warm note to Amit Shah today. As the Home Minister turned a year older today; he was born on 22nd October 1964.
Himanta ji posted an old capture of Shah ji along with PM Narendra Modi.
He also wrote, 'Having been firmly by the side of New India's key architect Shri @narendramodi Ji for decades, Shri @AmitShah Ji has been pivotal in the rise of BJP.'
He also added, 'As HM he has steered India's internal security to new high. I wish Adarniya Amit Ji a very Happy Birthday. Be blessed always.'
Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes Amit Shah and JP Nadda at the Guwahati airport

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday welcomed Amit Shah and JP Nadda at the Guwahati airport along with many other dignitaries. As the union home minister and the BJP President reached there to attend some special programs this weekend.
Himanta Biswa Sarma takes a jibe at Rahul Gandhi

Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa recently took a jibe at Rahul Gandhi. As she stated that he should try to integrate Pakistan and Bangladesh into India while blaming the grand-old party for the nation's partition in the year 1947.

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