This article is a list of political families in the Indian state of Assam.
Ajmal family[edit | edit source]
- Badruddin Ajmal — Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2009–2024), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2006–2009)
- Abdur Rahman Ajmal (son of Badruddin) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2011–2016)
- Abdur Rahim Ajmal (son of Badruddin) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2014–2021)
- Sirajuddin Ajmal (brother of Badruddin) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2021–present), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2014–2019)[1]
Borbora—Bora family[edit | edit source]
- Golap Borbora — 6th Chief Minister of Assam (1978–1979), Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (1968–1974), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1978–1983)
- Sibamoni Bora (daughter-in-law of Golap)— Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2021–present)[2]
- Kiran Bora (father of Sibamoni) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1983–1985)
Bordoloi family[edit | edit source]
- Gopinath Bordoloi — 1st Chief Minister of Assam (1950)
- Robin Bordoloi (son of Gopinath) — Minister of State, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2016)[3]
Barman family[edit | edit source]
- Bhumidhar Barman — 12th Chief Minister of Assam (1996), Cabinet Minister (1973–1978, 1991–1996, 2001–2016), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1973–1978, 1991–1996, 2001–2016)[4]
- Diganta Barman (son of Bhumidhar) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2021–present)[5]
Bhattacharyya family[edit | edit source]
- Gaurishankar Bhattacharyya — Leader of the Opposition, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1952–1962)
- Siddhartha Bhattacharya (son of Gaurishankar) — Minister of Law and Justice (2018–2021), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2016–present)[6]
Borgohain—Gogoi family[edit | edit source]
- Jogesh Chandra Borgohain — Member of Assam Legislative Council (1930s)
- Padma Kumari Gohain (wife of Jogesh) — Minister for Social Welfare, Sericulture and Weaving (1970–1972), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1957–1972)[7]
- Kesab Chandra Gogoi (son-in-law of Jogesh and Padma) — 9th Chief Minister of Assam (1982), Cabinet Minister (1978–1979, 1979–1981, 1983–1985, 1991), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1978–1996)
- Ranjan Gogoi (son of Kesab) — 46th Chief Justice of India (2018–2019), Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (2020–2026)[8]
- Kesab Chandra Gogoi (son-in-law of Jogesh and Padma) — 9th Chief Minister of Assam (1982), Cabinet Minister (1978–1979, 1979–1981, 1983–1985, 1991), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1978–1996)
Chakravarty family[edit | edit source]
- Bijoya Chakravarty — Union Minister of State for Water Resources (1999–2004), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1999–2004, 2009–2019), Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (1986–1992)
- Suman Haripriya (daughter of Bijoya) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2016–present)[2]
Choudhury family[edit | edit source]
- Phani Bhusan Choudhury — Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2024–present), Minister for Food (2018–2021), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1985–2024)
- Diptimayee Choudhury (wife of Phani) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2024–present)[9]
Chaudhuri family[edit | edit source]
- Rohini Kumar Chaudhuri — Cabinet Minister, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1952–1955), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly
- Prabin Kumar Chaudhuri (son of Rohini) — Minister for Transport, Printing, Stationery, Tourism and Veterinary (1970–1972), Minister of State for Transport and Parliamentary Affairs (1967–1970), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1962–1975)[10]
Das family[edit | edit source]
- Omeo Kumar Das — Cabinet Minister (1947–1957), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1937–1967)
- Pushpalata Das (wife of Omeo) — Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (1951–1961), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1967–1972)[11]
Das—Neog family[edit | edit source]
- Rebati Das — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1972–1978)
- Ajanta Neog (daughter of Rebati) — Minister of Finance (2021–present), Minister of Law (2015–2016), Minister of Jails (2006–2008), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1996–2020, 2021–present)[12]
- Nagen Neog (husband of Ajanta) — Minister for Rural Development, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1983–1985, 1991–1996)
Dev family[edit | edit source]
- Santosh Mohan Dev — Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises (2005–2008), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1980–1998, 1999–2009)
- Bithika Dev (wife of Santosh) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2006–2011)
- Sushmita Dev (daughter of Santosh and Bithika) — Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (2021–2023, 2024–present), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2014–2019), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2011–2014)[13]
Goala family[edit | edit source]
- Dinesh Prasad Goala — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1983–2014)
- Rajdeep Goala — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2014–2021)[14]
Gogoi family (Girindra Nath)[edit | edit source]
- Girindra Nath Gogoi — Minister of State (Independent Charge) (1957–1962), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1951–1967)
- Pranab Kumar Gogoi (son of Girindra Nath)— Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly (1991–1992), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2020)[15]
Gogoi family (Jiba Kanta)[edit | edit source]
- Jiba Kanta Gogoi — Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly (1991–1992), Minister of Finance (1992–1996), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1983–1985, 1991–1996, 2001–2001)[16]
- Bismita Gogoi (daughter-in-law of Jiba Kanta) — Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Cultural Affairs (2011–2016), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2011–2016)[17]
Gogoi family (Tarun)[edit | edit source]
- Tarun Gogoi — 13th Chief Minister of Assam (2001–2016), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Assam (1971–1984, 1991–1996, 1998–2001), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1996–1998, 2001–2020)
- Gaurav Gogoi (son of Tarun) — Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha (2024–present), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2014–present)
- Dip Gogoi (brother of Tarun) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2001), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (2002–2014)
Hoque Choudhury family[edit | edit source]
- Moinul Hoque Choudhury — Union Minister of Commerce and Industrial Development (1971–1972), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1971–1976), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1952–1971)[18]
- Rashida Haque Choudhury (wife of Moinul) — Union Minister of State for Social Welfare (1979–1980), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1977–1979)
- Nurul Haque Choudhury (brother of Moinul) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1972–1978, 1983–1985)
Islam family[edit | edit source]
- Zahirul Islam — Minister for Municipal administration and Community development, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1962–1972, 1978–1985, 1991–1996)
- Hosenara Islam (wife of Zahirul) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2006)[19]
- Zabed Islam (son of Zahirul and Hosenara) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2011–2016)
Kurmi family[edit | edit source]
- Rupam Kurmi — Minister for Employment and Craftsmanship (2001–2004), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1991–2004)[20]
- Rupjyoti Kurmi (son of Rupam) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2006–present)[21]
Mahanta family[edit | edit source]
- Prafulla Kumar Mahanta — 11th Chief Minister of Assam (1985–1990, 1996–2001), 1st Governor of Mizoram (1987–1989), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1985–2021)
- Joyasree Goswami Mahanta (wife of Prafulla)— Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (1999–2001)[22]
Narah family[edit | edit source]
- Bharat Narah — Cabinet Minister (1985–1990, 1995–1996, 2001–2011, 2012–2016), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1985–2011, 2021–present)
- Ranee Narah (wife of Bharat) — Union Minister of State of Tribal Affairs (2012–2014), Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (2016–2022), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1998–2004, 2009–2014)[23]
Nazrul family[edit | edit source]
- Nazrul Islam — Cabinet Minister (2002–2016), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1996–2021)
- Asif Mohammad Nazar — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2021–present)[24]
Purkayastha family[edit | edit source]
- Kabindra Purkayastha — Minister of State for Communications (1998–1999), Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (1991–1996, 1998–1999, 2009–2014)
- Kanad Purkayastha (son of Kabindra) — Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha (2025–present)[25]
Rajkhowa family[edit | edit source]
- Lalit Chandra Rajkhowa — Minister for Food (1985–1990), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1985–1991)
- Renupoma Rajkhowa (wife of Lalit)— Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly (1999–2001), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1991–2001, 2016–present)[26]
Roy family[edit | edit source]
- Santosh Kumar Roy — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1972–1978)[27]
- Gautam Roy (son Santosh) — Minister of Social Welfare (2001–2005, 2015–2016), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1985–2016)
- Mandira Roy (wife of Gautam) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2013–2016)
- Rahul Roy (son of Gautam and Mandira) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2006–2011)
Saikia—Gogoi family[edit | edit source]
- Hiteswar Saikia — 10th Chief Minister of Assam (1983–1985, 1991–1996), 1st Governor of Mizoram (1987–1989), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1972–1988)
- Hemoprova Saikia — (wife of Hiteswar)— Minister for Sericulture, Handloom, and Textiles (2001–2006), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1996–2006) [28]
- Debabrata Saikia (son of Hiteswar and Hemoprova) — Leader of the Opposition (2021–present), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2011–present)
- Membor Gogoi (brother-in-law of Hiteswar) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2016)[29]
Sarkar family[edit | edit source]
- Chandan Kumar Sarkar — Minister for Irrigation and Soil Conservation (2015–2016), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1991–1996, 2001–2006, 2011–2016)
- Pradip Sarkar (son of Chandan) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2021–present)[30]
Sarma family (Nagen)[edit | edit source]
- Nagen Sarma — Minister for the Public Works Department, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1985–2000)
- Alaka Sarma (wife of Nagen) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2001, 2006–2011)[31]
Sarma family (Mukut)[edit | edit source]
- Mukut Sarma — Cabinet Minister, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1978–1985, 1991–1996)
- Rupak Sarma (nephew of Mukut)— Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2016–present)[32]
Tirkey family[edit | edit source]
- Aklius Tirkey — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1978–1983, 2001–2006, 2011–2016)
- Roselina Tirkey (daughter of Atlius) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2016–2021)[33]
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Seetharaman, G. (2016-01-31). "Assam assembly election: Perfume baron Badruddin Ajmal is expected to hold on to his strongholds & expand his reach". The Economic Times. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Bharadwaj, Sanskrita (2021-05-11). "Women's Political Representation In Assam Slips To Its Lowest In 20 Years". BehanBox. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "1st Assam CM's son dumps Cong, joins BJP". The Times of India. 2016-12-22. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Who's Who". assamassembly.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2021-08-17. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Diganta Barman from Barkhetry: Early Life, Controversy & Political Career". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2021-04-03. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
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- ↑ "A trailblazer from Assam: The story of Padma Kumari Gohain - Assam's first woman minister post independence". India Today NE (in हिन्दी). 2024-02-29. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Ranjan Gogoi sworn in as Chief Justice of India: All you need to know". The Times of India. 2018-10-03. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
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- ↑ Assembly, Meghalaya (India) Legislative (1975). Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Debates. Meghalaya Legislative Assembly.
- ↑ "Freedom fighter Pushpalata Das passes away". The Times of India. 2003-11-10. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ↑ "Ajanta Neog from Golaghat: Early Life, Controversy & Political Career". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2021-03-22. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Sushmita Dev may play key role for Trinamool in Northeast". The Times of India. 2021-08-16. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Rajdeep Goala(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- LAKHIPUR : BYE ELECTION 13-09-2014(CACHAR) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
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- ↑ "Senior Cong leader Jiba Kanta Gogoi dead". The Times of India. 2002-07-02. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
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- ↑ "Former legislator from Assam Hosenara Islam passes away". India Today NE (in हिन्दी). 2024-06-17. Retrieved 2026-03-10.
- ↑ "First woman tea tribe minister dies". 4 February 2004.
- ↑ "Who's Who". assamassembly.gov.in. Archived from the original on 2021-06-29. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Padma Shri honour for nine achievers from northeast". The Times of India. 2018-01-28. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
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- ↑ "Dr. Asif Mohammad Nazar(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- LAHARIGHAT(MARIGAON) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". myneta.info. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "BJP names Kanad Purkayastha its candidate for Assam RS polls". The Economic Times. 2025-06-07. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Renupoma Rajkhowa(Asom Gana Parishad):Constituency- TEOK(JORHAT) - Affidavit Information of Candidate:". www.myneta.info. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Assam's Roy family: Congress veteran on BJP ticket, kin as Independents". The Indian Express. 2021-03-31. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "About Debabrata". Debabrata Saikia. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
- ↑ "Assam: Former Congress MLA Membor Gogoi dies". The Indian Express. 2016-12-17. Retrieved 2026-03-07.
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- ↑ "Assam Assembly election: 'Kin candidates' give dimension to contests in many LACs". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2021-03-15. Retrieved 2026-03-11.
- ↑ "Roselina Tirkey from Sarupathar: Early Life, Education, Career & Politics". The Sentinel - of this Land, for its People. 2021-03-13. Retrieved 2026-03-07.