Assam CM meets President Murmu, seeks guidance for State’s development journey

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday called on President Droupadi Murmu and briefed her on the state’s rapid economic growth and future development roadmap.

The meeting assumes significance as it was Sarma’s first meeting with the President after assuming office as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.

Sharing details of the meeting on the social media platform X, Sarma described the President as an “epitome of courage, resilience and leadership” and said that interacting with her is always an inspiring experience.

“Meeting Hon’ble President is always an inspiring experience and her words act as an encouragement in our path of public service,” the Chief Minister wrote.

During the meeting, Sarma apprised the President of Assam’s ongoing growth journey and the government’s plans to sustain the momentum in the coming years.

“After assuming office for the second time, I briefed her on Assam’s ongoing growth journey as India’s fastest-growing state and how we plan to take this momentum forward,” he said.

The Chief Minister also sought the President’s blessings and guidance as his government continues to focus on public welfare, infrastructure expansion and economic development.

“I sought her blessings and guidance to continue our journey of public welfare and development,” Sarma added.

The meeting comes as the Assam government pushes ahead with initiatives aimed at strengthening economic growth, attracting investments and improving public services across the State.