Guwahati: Sarbananda Sonowal was today unanimously elected as BJP Legislature Party leader in Assam, paving the way for his becoming next chief minister of the state.
In the first meeting of the BJP legislators after the Assembly polls, party lawmaker Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed Mr Sonowal's name as their leader in the House.
Lawmakers P Phukan, Atul Bora, Angoorlata Dela, Bhabesh Kalita and AC Jain supported Mr Sonowal's name.
Union Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot, who attended the meeting as an Observer from the BJP central unit, declared Mr Sonowal elected unanimously as the Legislature Party leader.
Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support, Mr Sonowal said, "We have the spirit of unity and we have to live up to the people's expectations."
Talking about his meeting with PM Modi yesterday, Mr Sonowal said the Prime Minister has asked everyone to work honestly for development of all sections of the society.
"He (Modi) said we have got a scope to work for all. He is there for us in our every need. We have to complete the unfinished work," Mr Sonowal said.
He said the BJP winning 60 seats in Assam on its own was "completely unexpected for him".
"People wholeheartedly gave their mandate in our favour. Nothing can be better than this. We have a big responsibility now," he added.
After the meeting, when asked by media about his priorities, Mr Sonowal said implementation of 'Assam Accord' is topmost for him.
He also said there is no discomfort in working with his former senior and AGP leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta and he will seek guidance from him.
In the first meeting of the BJP legislators after the Assembly polls, party lawmaker Himanta Biswa Sarma proposed Mr Sonowal's name as their leader in the House.
Lawmakers P Phukan, Atul Bora, Angoorlata Dela, Bhabesh Kalita and AC Jain supported Mr Sonowal's name.
Thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support, Mr Sonowal said, "We have the spirit of unity and we have to live up to the people's expectations."
Advertisement
"He (Modi) said we have got a scope to work for all. He is there for us in our every need. We have to complete the unfinished work," Mr Sonowal said.
Advertisement
"People wholeheartedly gave their mandate in our favour. Nothing can be better than this. We have a big responsibility now," he added.
Advertisement
He also said there is no discomfort in working with his former senior and AGP leader Prafulla Kumar Mahanta and he will seek guidance from him.
COMMENTS
Advertisement
Congress To Win Haryana, Hung House In Jammu And Kashmir: Poll Of Exit Polls Haryana And Jammu And Kashmir Assembly Exit Poll 2024: Date, Time, When And Where To Watch "It's Considered Auspicious": BJP's Naveen Jindal Goes To Vote On A Horse "Sit Quiet": Bhavish Aggarwal As Kunal Kamra Flags Ola EV Issue "There's One India": Canada Reaffirms Support For Territorial Integrity "Will Campaign For BJP If... ":Arvind Kejriwal Challenges PM Modi 1 Dead, 10 Injured In Shooting Attack In Southern Israel: Cops Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu Arrives In India For 1st Bilateral Visit What If Exit Poll Trends Mirror Actual Results In Haryana And J&K? Track Latest News Live on NDTV.com and get news updates from India and around the world.