Biswajit Daimary
Biswajit Daimary (born 4 February 1971) is an Indian politician who represents Assam in Rajya Sabha as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party. He was first elected as Member of Assam Legislative Assembly from 2001 to 2006. Later elected as Member of Parliament to Rajya Sabha from 2008 to 2014. He was elected for second term from 2014 to 2020 as a member of Bodoland People's Front and from 2021 as a member of the BJP.[2] In November 2020, Daimary left BPF to join Bhartiya Janta Party before election Bodoland Territorial Council elections.[3][4] On 21 November 2020, Daimary resigned from the Rajya Sabha.[5] He was re-elected on 23 February 2021.[6][7]
Biswajit Daimary | |
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| Member of Parliament of Rajya Sabha | |
| Assumed office 23 February 2021 | |
| Preceded by | himself |
| Constituency | Assam |
| In office 2008 – 21 November 2020 | |
| Succeeded by | himself |
| Constituency | Assam |
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 February 1971 |
| Political party | Bhartiya Janta Party |
| Other political affiliations | Bodoland People's Front |
| Spouse(s) | Mina Brahma Daimary ( m. 1999) |
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| As of 15 October, 2015 Source: [1] | |
Personal life
Daimary was born to Surendra Daimary and Fedab Daimary in Suagpur, Baksa district in Assam. He completed Higher Secondary education from Kokrajhar College. He married Mina Brahma Daimary on 4 December 1999.[1]
Positions held
Political positions held by Daimary:[1]
- 2001–2006 – Member of Assam Legislative Assembly
- 2006–2008 – Chairman, Assam Apex Weavers and Artisans Co-operative Federation Limited, Government of Assam
- Apr 2008 to Nov 2020 – Elected to Rajya Sabha
- Sep 2010 – Member, Committee on Subordinate Legislation
- May 2008 to May 2009 – Member, Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture
- May 2008 to May 2009 – Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways
- Aug 2009 to present – Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways
- Aug 2009 to present – Member, Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Detailed Profile: Shri Biswajit Daimary". Government of India. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
- ↑ "Election Commission of India - Press Release" (PDF). Retrieved 5 September 2020.
- ↑ "Assam MP Biswajit Daimary quits Bodoland People's Front ahead of Council polls". The Hindu. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ↑ "'BPF MP, MLA to join BJP month before BTC polls' | Guwahati News - Times of India". The Times of India. 10 November 2020. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ↑ Choudhury, Ratnadip (22 November 2020). "Bodoland People's Front Lone MP Resigns From Rajya Sabha, To Join BJP". NDTV.com. Retrieved 22 November 2020.
- ↑ Choudhury, Ratnadip (23 February 2021). "BJP's Biswajit Daimary Elected Unopposed To Rajya Sabha From Assam". NDTV. Retrieved 25 February 2021.
- ↑ Singh, Bikash (23 February 2021). "BJP's nominee Biswajit Daimary was elected unopposed to Rajya sabha". The Economic Times. Retrieved 25 February 2021.