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Assam CM allocates portfolios to 12 newly inducted ministers
Jun-08-2026

Following the approval of the Governor of Assam, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma allocated portfolios to 12 newly inducted ministers in the state cabinet. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will continue to hold key departments including Home & Political, PWD (Buildings & National Highways), PWD (Roads), Power, and Information & Public Relations, besides retaining charge of departments not allotted to any other minister.

Among the senior ministers, Ranoj Pegu retained the Education Department, while Ashok Singhal continued to hold the Health & Family Welfare and Medical Education & Research portfolios. Bimal Borah was assigned Cultural Affairs, Industries, Commerce & Public Enterprises, and Act East Policy Affairs. The Finance portfolio has been entrusted to Jayanta Malla Baruah, a close associate of the Chief Minister. 

The portfolio allocation comes after the recent expansion of the Assam Cabinet and is aimed at ensuring effective governance and streamlined administration across the state. The 12 ministers were sworn in on June 5, while four other ministers were administered the oath of office on May 12 along with the chief minister. 


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