GUWAHATI :  Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced plans to reshuffle his ministry by August 15, incorporating at least three new faces to create a fresh team for the 2026 assembly elections in the state.

Interacting with the media Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that although he has not yet discussed the matter with the central leadership of the BJP, he intends to initiate the reshuffle a month after addressing the current flood situation in the state.

“We will change our ministry and give it a new look. We need to prepare the team for the 2026 assembly elections that will work with new energy,” the Assam chief minister stated.

Sarma indicated that while no final decision has been made, the reshuffle process will begin in about a month, culminating in a new ministry by mid-August.

He revealed that three new members would be inducted into the cabinet, addressing the two existing vacancies and another expected vacancy as Assam excise, transport, and fisheries minister Parimal Suklabaidya has recently won the Lok Sabha polls from Silchar.

The Assam chief minister clarified that not all current ministers would be replaced, but departmental responsibilities are likely to be reshuffled to inject new vigour into the administration.