Bhupen Kumar Borah
Bhupen Kumar Borah | |
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| President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| In office 24 July 2021[1] – 26 May 2025 | |
| President | Mallikarjun Kharge |
| Preceded by | Ripun Bora |
| Succeeded by | Gaurav Gogoi |
| 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 |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Mousumi Borgohain Borah |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Alma mater | North Lakhimpur College Dibrugarh University |
| Profession | Politician |
Bhupen Kumar Borah (born 30 October 1970) is an Indian National Congress politician from Assam and former president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee from 2021 to 2024.[1][3][4][5][6][7] He served two-terms as a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly representing Bihpuria from 2006 to 2016.[8]
Early life
Bhupen Borah was born on 30 October 1970 in Pohumora, Lakhimpur, Assam.[9] He graduated from North Lakhimpur College and Dibrugarh University.[8][9] He was vice-president of North Lakhimpur College Students' Union and general secretary of Dibrugarh University Postgraduate Students' Union.[8][9]
Political career
Borah was president of the Assam Pradesh Youth Congress.[9] He was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Bihpuria in 2006, and re-elected in 2011.[9] He was a spokesperson and parliamentary secretary for the Government of Assam during Tarun Gogoi’s tenure as Chief Minister.[9][10] In 2013, he was appointed a secretary of the All India Congress Committee.[10] In 2021, he was appointed president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.[9]
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Bhupen Kumar Borah is appointed new APCC president". NDTV. NDTV. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as Assam Pradesh unit head, replaces Bhupen Kumar Borah". National Herald India. National Herald. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ "Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi takes charge as new Assam Congress chief". The Economic Times. The Economic Times. 3 June 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Congress appoints Gaurav Gogoi as president of Assam unit, replacing Bhupen Kumar Borah". The Telegraph. ABP Group. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 29 July 2025.
- ^ "Gaurav takes charge as Assam Cong chief ahead of assembly polls". The Times of India. The Times of India. 26 May 2025. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
- ^ a b c "Bhupen Kumar Borah from Bihpuria: Early Life, Controversy & Political Career". The Sentinel. 18 March 2021. 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