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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 Lawyer Convenor 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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Akshay Kumar

Sports

Cricket, Badminton, Hockey

Colour

White

Politician

Narendra Modi

Official Links

Official Website

himantabiswasarma.com

Official Email

cm@assam.gov.in

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Career of Himanta Biswa Sarma

Political Career

2 positions

Member of Legislative Assembly

Party Name: Indian National Congress (INC)

Constituency: Jalukbari

(2011 - 2015)

Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in the early 1991. He was first elected as the MLA from Ja...

Chief Minister

Current

Party Name: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Constituency: Jalukbari

(2021 - 2026)

After having disagreements with the then Chief Minister late Tarun Gogoi, who was once his close colleague, Dr. Himanta...

Himanta Biswa Sarma - Biography

Last updated: December 24, 2025

Himanta Biswa Sarma is an Indian politician and the 15^th 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

Lawyer

Convenor

Personal Life

Spouse: Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

Education: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Life Timeline

1969 Birth

Born on February 1, 1969 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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Career of Himanta Biswa Sarma

Political Career

2 positions

Member of Legislative Assembly

Party Name: Indian National Congress (INC)

Constituency: Jalukbari

(2011 - 2015)

Himanta Biswa Sarma joined the Indian National Congress (INC) in the early 1991. He was first elected as the MLA from Ja...

Chief Minister

Current

Party Name: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

Constituency: Jalukbari

(2021 - 2026)

After having disagreements with the then Chief Minister late Tarun Gogoi, who was once his close colleague, Dr. Himanta...

Personal Life of Himanta Biswa Sarma

Family & Relationships

parent

Kailash Nath Sarma

died 2010

Late Kailash Nath Sarma, father of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma was a renewed literature, writer, poet and lyricist. He left for his heavenly abode in 2010.

Mrinalini Devi

spouse

Riniki Bhuyan Sharma

married

Since 2001

Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, is the chairperson and managing director of Pride East Entertainments, the parent company of several Assamese media outlets, such as- News Live, North East Live, Ramdhenu, Rang, Indradhanu and Assamese newspager Niyamiya Barta.

Currently Married

to Riniki Bhuyan Sharma since 2001

Assets & Wealth

Financial Overview

2024 Estimate

Estimated Net Worth

~ ₹ 137,567,810

High Net Worth Individual

Annual Income

~ ₹ 2,594,907

Salary

Current Assets

~ ₹ 172,765,162

Currency

₹

Year

2024

Data Source

1 Record

Sources & References

ADR

Note: Financial figures are estimates based on available public records and declarations. Actual values may vary and should be verified through official sources.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Gauhati University

Until 2006 Philosophy

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

BRM Government Law College

Until 1995 Law

Master of Arts (MA)

Cotton College

Until 1994 Political Science

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Cotton College

Until 1990 Political Science

Senior Secondary

Kamrup Academy

Until 1985

Physical Statistics

Height

~ 170 cm

Weight

~ 75 kg

Hair Colour

Black

Eye Colour

Dark Brown

Personal Details

Religion Hindusim

Caste General

Ethnicity Assamese Brahmin

Hometown Guwahati, Assam

Nationality Indian

Relations 3 recorded

Wealth Records 20 estimates

Awards & Achievements of Himanta Biswa Sarma

Politics

1 award

Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award

Verified

Organization: South Indian Education Society

Date: Dec 13, 2015

2015

Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma received the “Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National...

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Career of Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Member of Legislative Assembly

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Master of Arts (MA)

Member of Legislative Assembly

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spouse

Financial Overview

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

Master of Arts (MA)

Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Senior Secondary

Sri Chandrasekarendra Saraswathi National Eminence Award

Himanta Biswa Sarma was a Vhild Actor.

Himanta Biswa Sarma was a three-time elected leader of the Student Union.

Did You Know? Himanta Biswa Sarma was also a Lawyer.

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