Bhupen Kumar Borah (born 30 October 1970) is an Indian National Congress politician from Assam and president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee since 2021.[1] He was previously a two-term member of the Assam Legislative Assembly representing Bihpuria from 2006 to 2016.[3]
Bhupen Kumar Borah | |
|---|---|
| President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| Assumed office 24 July 2021[1] | |
| Preceded by | Ripun Bora |
| Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2006–2016[2] | |
| Preceded by | Premadhar Bora |
| Succeeded by | Debananda Hazarika |
| Constituency | Bihpuria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 30 October 1970 Lakhimpur, Assam |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Mousumi Borgohain Borah |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Alma mater | North Lakhimpur College Dibrugarh University |
| Profession | Politician |
Early life edit
Bhupen Borah was born on 30 October 1970 in Pohumora, Lakhimpur, Assam.[4] He graduated from North Lakhimpur College and Dibrugarh University.[3][4] He was vice-president of North Lakhimpur College Students' Union and general secretary of Dibrugarh University Postgraduate Students' Union.[3][4]
Political career edit
Borah was president of the Assam Pradesh Youth Congress.[4] He was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Bihpuria in 2006, and re-elected in 2011.[4] He was a spokesperson and parliamentary secretary for the Government of Assam during Tarun Gogoi’s tenure as Chief Minister.[4][5] In 2013, he was appointed a secretary of the All India Congress Committee.[5] In 2021, he was appointed president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.[4]
Electoral statistics edit
| S.No | Year | Assembly constituency | Opponent | Votes | Difference | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2006 | Bihpuria | Kesharam Bora (AGP) | 31,061-30,468 | 593 | Won[6] |
| 2 | 2011 | Bihpuria | Kesharam Bora (AGP) | 45,920-33,764 | 12,156 | Won[7] |
| 3 | 2016 | Bihpuria | Debananda Hazarika (BJP) | 40,376-66,563 | 26,187 | Lost[8] |
| 4 | 2021 | Bihpuria | Amiyo Bhuyan (BJP) | 48,801-58,979 | 10,178 | Lost[9] |
| S.No | Year | Lok Sabha constituency | Opponent | Votes | Difference | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2014 | Tezpur | Ram Prasad Sarma (BJP) | 3,60,491-4,46,511 | 86,020 | Lost[10] |
References edit
- ^ a b "Bhupen Borah is new head of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee". The Hindu. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Bihpuria Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ a b c "Bhupen Kumar Borah from Bihpuria: Early Life, Controversy & Political Career". The Sentinel. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f g Bhupen Borah appointed new Assam Congress president
- ^ a b Bhupen Borah named new president of Congress’ Assam unit
- ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Bihpuria Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Sitting and previous MLAs from Bihpuria Assembly Constituency". elections.in. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "Bihpuria Assembly Election 2016 Votes". india.com. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "BIHPURIA ASSEMBLY ELECTION RESULTS (2021)". oneindia.com. Retrieved 25 July 2021.
- ^ "PERFORMANCE IN PARLIAMENT". Retrieved 25 July 2021.