Full List Of CMs In India 2026, As BJP Grips West Bengal And Assam

New Delhi: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) further consolidated its political dominance across India on Sunday after senior leader Himanta Biswa Sarma formally staked claim to form the government in Assam, paving the way for his second consecutive term as Chief Minister.

After being elected leader of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) legislature party in the Assam Assembly, Himanta Biswa Sarma met Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and sought permission to form the government in the state. The new Council of Ministers is scheduled to take oath on May 12.

A notification issued by Raj Bhavan confirmed that the Governor, exercising powers under Article 164(1) of the Constitution, had appointed Himanta Biswa Sarma as the Chief Minister of Assam.

The development comes at a time when the BJP and its allies are witnessing major electoral gains across several states.

Under Article 164 (1) of the Constitution of India, Hon’ble Governor has appointed Dr @himantabiswa as the Chief Minister of Assam.

The Swearing-in Ceremony is scheduled to be held at 11:40 am on 12th May, 2026 at Khanapara, Guwahati.

Earlier today Dr @himantabiswa staked… pic.twitter.com/AQ63vtrxtp

— Chief Minister Assam (@CMOfficeAssam) May 10, 2026

Suvendu Adhikari Sworn In As Bengal Chief Minister

In neighbouring West Bengal, the BJP scripted a historic victory by ending years of Trinamool Congress dominance in the state.

Senior BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari took oath as the new Chief Minister of West Bengal on Saturday at a grand ceremony held at Kolkata’s Brigade Parade Ground. The event was attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and several senior NDA leaders.

The 57-year-old BJP leader emerged as one of the biggest winners of the Assembly elections after securing victories from both Nandigram and Bhabanipur constituencies. In Bhabanipur, he defeated former Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee by more than 15,000 votes, marking a major political upset.

Vijay Begins Tenure As Tamil Nadu Chief Minister

Tamil Nadu also witnessed a major political transition as actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the state’s Chief Minister on Sunday morning.

Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar administered the oath of office at Chennai’s Nehru Indoor Stadium. Alongside Vijay, nine ministers were inducted into the Cabinet, including KG Arunraj, Aadhav Arjuna, N Anand, Selvi S Keerthana and Dr TK Prabhu.

Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) formed the government after securing support from alliance partners following a closely watched post-election political battle.

BJP Now Rules 16 States, NDA Governs 22 States And UTs

With the latest political developments, BJP chief ministers are now in power in 16 states and one Union Territory. Overall, the NDA currently governs 22 states and Union Territories across the country.

Among the BJP’s most prominent chief ministers are Himanta Biswa Sarma, Yogi Adityanath, Devendra Fadnavis, Rekha Gupta and Suvendu Adhikari.

The NDA’s broader leadership also includes regional allies such as Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu and Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma.

Congress Limited To Three States

The Congress party’s footprint has shrunk considerably, with the party currently holding the Chief Minister’s post in only three states — Himachal Pradesh, Karnataka and Telangana.

Congress leaders currently serving as Chief Ministers include:

• Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu in Himachal Pradesh
• Siddaramaiah in Karnataka
• A Revanth Reddy in Telangana

The party is also part of coalition governments in Tamil Nadu, Jharkhand and Jammu & Kashmir.

Meanwhile, Kerala continues to await clarity over its next Chief Minister following the recently concluded Assembly elections.

Full List Of Chief Ministers In India 2026