Sarat Saikia
Sarat Saikia (11 March 1948 – 1 August 2019) was an Indian politician belonging to Bharatiya Janata Party. He was elected as a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Mahmora for three times.
Sarat Saikia | |
|---|---|
| Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2001–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Hiranya Kumar Konwar |
| Succeeded by | Jogen Mohan |
| Constituency | Mahmora |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 March 1948 |
| Died | 1 August 2019 (aged 71) |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Alma mater | Dibrugarh University |
Early life and educationEdit
Saikia was born on 11 March 1948.[1] His father's name was Durgeswar Saikia and his mother's name was Binaya Saikia. His father was a minister of Assam Government. He graduated from Dibrugarh University in 1972.[1]
Political lifeEdit
Saikia was elected as a member of the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2001 from Mahmora as an Indian National Congress candidate.[2] He was elected again from Mahmora in 2006 and 2011.[3][4] Later, he joined Bharatiya Janata Party.[5][6]
Personal lifeEdit
Saikia was married to Sewali Saikia on 5 May 1974.[1] The couple had two children.
DeathEdit
ReferencesEdit
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "SHRI SARAT SAIKIA". Assam Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ↑ "Assam Legislative Assembly - Members 2001-2006". Assam Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ↑ "Assam Legislative Assembly - Members 2006-2011". Assam Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ↑ "MEMBERS OF 13 th ASSAM LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY". Assam Legislative Assembly. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Ex-MLA Sarat Saikia passes away". The Assam Tribune. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Former Assam MLA passes away". Business Standard. 1 August 2019. Retrieved 31 October 2019.