Akon Bora is an Indian politician. As a member of the Indian National Congress, he had been elected in Assam Legislative Assembly election in 2006 and 2011 from the Dispur constituency.[1][2]

Akon Bora
Akon Bora during a speech
Cabinet Minister, Government of Assam
In office
3 September 2008 – 26 January 2015
Chief MinisterTarun Gogoi
Portfolios
  • Social Welfare
  • Jails
Preceded byAjanta Neog
Succeeded byTarun Gogoi (Social Welfare)
Girindra Mallik (Jails)
Member, Assam Legislative Assembly
In office
2006–2016
Preceded byRobin Bordoloi
Succeeded byAtul Bora Sr.
ConstituencyDispur
Personal details
Born (1952-12-01) 1 December 1952 (age 71)
Majuli, Assam
NationalityIndian
Political partyIndian National Congress
Spouse
Parul Bora
(m. 1975)
Children2
Residence(s)Seuj Nagar, Beltola, Guwahati, Assam
EducationB.A (Political science)

Early life

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Bora was born in Majuli, Assam to Dharmeshwar Bora and Doibaki Bora. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.[1]

Career

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He has held the position of General Secretary, APCC from 1986 to 2009, General Secretary of NECCC and as a member of AICC. He is also a patron and advisor in various Bihu Committee, Social Groups, Mandir Committees and Private Organisations.[1]

Personal life

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He married Parul Bora on 3 March 1975. They have a son and a daughter.[1] Bora resided in Seuj Nagar, Beltola in Guwahati.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e "Who's Who". www.assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 30 January 2020.
  2. ^ "Assam Legislative Assembly – Members of Current Assembly". www.assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 30 January 2020.