Himanta Biswa Sarma says the new West Bengal government will strengthen India’s cultural heritage, governance, and ties between Assam and Bengal
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on May 9, congratulated BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari after he took oath as the ninth Chief Minister of West Bengal and the first BJP leader to hold the post in the state.
In a message shared after the swearing-in ceremony in Kolkata, Sarma extended his “heartfelt congratulations and best wishes” to Adhikari and the newly inducted Council of Ministers. He described the occasion as “historic” and said the new government reflected the people’s mandate in West Bengal.
Sarma also highlighted the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and several chief ministers during the ceremony at Brigade Parade Ground.
Referring to India’s cultural and spiritual traditions, the Assam Chief Minister said the new government was committed to “protecting the eternal civilisation of Bharatvarsha” and preserving its cultural identity for future generations.
“May Bengal’s new awakening flourish through development, good governance, and public welfare,” Sarma said, invoking the blessings of Maa Kamakhya and Maa Bhubaneswari.
He further underlined the long-standing historical and spiritual relationship between Assam and West Bengal, expressing hope that ties between the two states would deepen further in the coming years. “The two states should move forward together on the path of India’s development,” he added.
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