Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah planted a sapling here on Tuesday morning, marking the first year of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government.
Shah, who is in the northeastern state on a two-day visit, will also be addressing a public rally here later in the day on the occasion of the completion of the state government’s first year.
Attaching photos of Shah planting the sapling, Sarma tweeted: Marking completion of one year of our Govt, we’re blessed to have august presence of Hon Union HM Shri @AmitShah ji amidst us. He planted a sapling today as a symbol of another new beginning & embodiment of our unflinching commitment.
Adarniya Pradhan Mantri has always reiterated that Seva Parmo Dharma’ should be mantra of any government. As we complete a year, we rededicate ourselves to this, he added.
Sarma had succeeded Sarbananda Sonowal as the chief minister to head the second BJP-led government in the state. Its other partners in the current ruling coalition are the Asom Gana Parishad and United People’s Party Liberal.
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