Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya at Lok Bhawan in Guwahati, following the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA's) landslide victory in the Assembly elections.

The Governor has asked him to continue as the "caretaker Chief Minister" until new government is formed.

Sources told NDTV that central observers are expected to arrive by the end of the week, after which the newly elected MLAs will decide on the next Chief Minister.

In all likelihood, Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to continue as Assam Chief Minister, top BJP sources in the state said, adding that the oath-taking ceremony will take place on May 12. Sources added that Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also attend the oath-taking ceremony.

Speaking to reporters after submitting his resignation, Sarma said the Governor has accepted his resignation along with his council of ministers.

He said the Governor has also allowed the outgoing government to continue in a caretaker capacity until the new Chief Minister and Council of Ministers are appointed.

Sarma expressed gratitude to the Governor for his guidance over the past five years and reiterated the government's support during the transition period.

Source:Ndtv