During the meeting of BJP elected legislators on Sunday, the former CM Sarbanad Sonowal proposed Mr Sarma's name as leader and unanimously, he was elected the leader of BJP Legislators.
Praising former Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, Mr Modi said in another tweet, 'My valued colleague @sarbanandsonwal Ji was at the helm of a pro-people and pro-development administration over the last five years. His contribution towards Assam's progress and strengthening the party in the state is immense.'(UNI)