Sonowal becomes BJP's first CM in Assam
Sarbananda Sonowal took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam on Tuesday, becoming the first ever BJP candidate to hold the post in the state. His swearing-in ceremony was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other Union Ministers. Winning 86 seats in the 126-member Assembly, the BJP and its allies have ended the Congress’ 15-year-reign in the state.