Assam's growth: Sarma meets FM, inaugurates Syama Prasad flyover

Published : May 23, 2026, 07:31 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday met Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi (Photo/X@himantabiswa )

Synopsis

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman to discuss the state's development. He also inaugurated the ₹376 crore Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover in Guwahati and took oath for his 6th term as MLA.

CM Sarma Meets Nirmala Sitharaman

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday called on Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi, expressing gratitude for the Centre's continued support to the state over the past five years.

In a post on X, two leaders also discussed Assam's development roadmap and the state's future growth strategy. CM Sarma wrote, "Called upon Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi today. I thanked her for the constant support extended to Assam over the last five years and discussed the roadmap for Assam's growth and development journey in the coming years."

New Flyover Inaugurated in Guwahati

Meanwhile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday inaugurated a new flyover in Guwahati named after Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee. "...We have dedicated this flyover in the name of Dr Shyama Prasad Mukherjee...I am hopeful that this flyover will provide benefits to the people...", he told reporters after the inauguration.

BJP Assam Pradesh in a post on X said, " Another milestone in Assam's transformation journey. Hon'ble CM Dr. @himantabiswa Ji has dedicated the newly constructed Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee Flyover to the public. Built at a cost of ₹376 cr, it ensures seamless connectivity from Pragjyotishpur Medical College to NH-27, benefiting thousands of citizens daily".

Sarma Sworn in as MLA for 6th Term

Earlier, Himanta Biswa Sarma officially took his oath as a Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly. This marks his sixth consecutive term representing the people of the Jalukbari constituency, cementing his long-standing tenure in state governance.

Expressing his gratitude on X, Sarma stated that he is "truly humbled" by the continued trust placed in him by his constituents. "Truly humbled to take the oath as a Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly for the 6th consecutive term as a representative of the people of Jalukbari. It is an honour to serve in this august House. I look forward to healthy deliberations with my fellow MLAs", he said. (ANI)

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