Ramesh Chandra Saharia (1 December 1930 – 8 February 1982) was an Indian politician and educationist from Assam who served as a cabinet minister between 1979 and 1982. He was the Member of Assam Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Panery from 1972 until his death in 1982.
Early life and career Ramesh Chandra Saharia was born on 1 December 1930, the son of Lambodar Saharia. He studied at Cotton College and Banaras Hindu University, and was headmaster of Tangla High School for fourteen years.
Political career Saharia was elected in MLA for Panery in 1972 for the Indian National Congress. He defected to the Janata Party in 1977, but left to be an independent at the 1978 election in which he was reelected. He served as a cabinet minister under Jogendra Nath Hazarika, Anwara Taimur and Keshab Chandra Gogoi.
Personal life Saharia married Mridula Saharia and they had one son and one daughter together. Mridula went on to serve as the MLA of Panery, being elected in 1983.
Death Saharia died at the age of 51 on 8 February 1982 at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
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