Political families of Assam

This article is a list of political families in the Indian state of Assam.

Ajmal family

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)

Borbora—Bora family

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 (2021–2026) Kiran Bora (father of Sibamoni) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1983–1985)

Bordoloi family

Gopinath Bordoloi — 1st Chief Minister of Assam (1950) Robin Bordoloi (son of Gopinath) — Minister of State, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2016)

Barman family

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) Diganta Barman (son of Bhumidhar) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2021–2026)

Bhattacharyya family

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)

Borgohain—Gogoi family

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) Keshab 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)

Chakravarty family

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)

Choudhury family

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)

Chaudhuri family

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)

Das family

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)

Das—Neog family

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) Nagen Neog (husband of Ajanta) — Minister for Rural Development, Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1983–1985, 1991–1996)

Dev family

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)

Goala family

Dinesh Prasad Goala — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1983–2014) Rajdeep Goala — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2014–2021)

Gogoi family (Girindra Nath)

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)

Gogoi family (Jiba Kanta)

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) 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)

Gogoi family (Tarun)

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

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) 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

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) Zabed Islam (son of Zahirul and Hosenara) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2011–2016)

Kurmi family

Rupam Kurmi — Minister for Employment and Craftsmanship (2001–2004), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1991–2004) Rupjyoti Kurmi (son of Rupam) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2006–present)

Mahanta family

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)

Narah family

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)

Nazrul family

Nazrul Islam — Cabinet Minister (2002–2016), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1996–2021) Asif Mohammad Nazar — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2021–present)

Purkayastha family

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)

Rajkhowa family

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)

Roy family

Santosh Kumar Roy — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (1972–1978) 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

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) Debabrata Saikia (son of Hiteswar and Hemoprova) — Leader of the Opposition (2021–2026), Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2011–2026) Membor Gogoi (brother-in-law of Hiteswar) — Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (2001–2016)

Sarkar family

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)

Sarma family (Nagen)

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)

Sarma family (Mukut)

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)

Tirkey family

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)

See also

Political families of India

References