Guwahati, May 7: Devajit Lon Saikia has resigned from the post of Advocate General of Assam following the completion of the tenure of the outgoing state government led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
In a statement shared on social media, Saikia said he tendered his resignation on May 6 in accordance with “high tradition and constitutional practice” after serving in the constitutional post for nearly five years.
He stated that he had stepped down from the office of the Advocate General upon completion of his tenure and with the conclusion of the term of the present government.
Describing his tenure as an honour and privilege, Saikia expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister, the Council of Ministers, members of the legal fraternity, government officials, and colleagues for their support and cooperation during his time in office.
“It has been a matter of immense honour and privilege to serve the State of Assam in the constitutional office of Advocate General,” he said.
His resignation comes amid the transition process ahead of the swearing-in of the newly elected BJP-led NDA government in Assam, which is scheduled to take place on May 12.
