Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Himanta Biswa Sarma Biography, Political Career and Achievements

Also known as: Mama

Politician Chief Minister Member Of Legislative Assembly Minister Cabinet Minister Alive 56 years
Born:
February 1, 1969 in Mission Hospital, Jorhat
Nationality: Indian

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Gender male
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Nationality Indian
State/UT Assam
Religion Hindusim
Caste General
Ethnicity Assamese Brahmin
Current Address Minister's Colony, Dispur, Guwahati, 781006

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Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma - Biography

Last updated: December 4, 2025

Himanta Biswa Sarma is an Indian politician and the 15th Chief Minister of Assam. He was first elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2001 from Jalukbari constituency. He was previously a member of the Indian National Congress (INC), and later joined the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP) on 23 August 2015.

He also serves as the Convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), contributing to political coordination across the northeastern region.

Career Highlights

Politician
Chief Minister
Member Of Legislative Assembly
Minister
Cabinet Minister

Personal Life

Spouse: Riniki Bhuyan Sharma
Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Life Timeline

1969 Birth

Born on in Mission Hospital, Jorhat

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Gauhati University
Philosophy
Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma also a Ph.D. degree holder. He earned his doctorate degree from Gauhati University in 2006, researching “North Eastern Council: A Structural and Functional Analysis”, under the guidance of Prof. Niru Hazarika.
Education

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

BRM Government Law College
Law
Himanta Biswa Sarma earned his LL. B. degree from BRM Government Law College of Guwahati in 1995 and practiced at the Gauhati High Court from 1996 to 2001.
Education

Master of Arts (MA)

Cotton College
Political Science
Himanta Biswa Sarma completed his master degree in political science from Cotton College (now Cotton University) under Gauhati University in 1994.
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