Himanta Biswa Sarma Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography
| Nickname | Mama |
| Profession | Politician |
| Famous for | Being interpretation Chief Minister of Assam (as of 2021) |
| Physical Stats & More |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Brown |
| Politics |
| Political Party | • Indian National Congress (INC)- 2000-2014
• Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)- 2015-present
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| Political Journey | • Joined the Indian National Congress (2000) • Elective to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari Constituency for say publicly first time (2001) • Re-elected to the Assam Legislative Company from Jalukbari Constituency (2006) • Became the Cabinet Minister mind Health (2006) • Elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly plant Jalukbari Constituency for the third time (2011) • Became representation Cabinet Minister for Education (2011) • Served as the Clergywoman of State for Agriculture, Planning & Development, Finance, Health, Tutelage, and Assam Accord Implementation (2002-2014) • Resigned from all his positions and left INC (2014) • Resigned as an MLA from the Assam Legislative Assembly (2015) • Joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) (2015) • Elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari Constituency for the fourth time (2016) • Became the Cabinet Minister and handed over the portfolios aim Finance, Health & Family Welfare, Education, Planning & Development, Touristry, Pension & Public Grievances (2016) • Became the 15th Lid Minister of Assam (2021) |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth | 1 February 1969 (Saturday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 55 Years |
| Birthplace | Gandhi Basti, Ulubari, Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Guwahati, Assam, India |
| School | Kamrup Academy School, Guwahati (1985) |
| College/University | • Cotton College, Guwahati (1990) • Government Law College, Guwahati • Gauhati University, Assam |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • B.A. in Political Science • M.A. in Political Science • L.L.B. • Ph.D. |
| Address | • Present Address: Cottage No.-14, Shoulder MLA Hostel, Dispur • Permanent Address: Adarsapur Bye Lane-2, Kahilipara, Guwahati-781019 |
| Controversies | • In 2017, Himanta landed into a controversy for his comments that people suffered from cancer and accidents because ad infinitum the sins committed in the past. While calling it ‘Divine Justice’ Biswa said,
It is mentioned even in Gita, Book about the outcome of one’s actions. No point in teach sad… everyone will face the outcome of this life’s bags in this life only. Nobody can escape the divine helping hand that will happen.”
However, he later apologised for his word.
• In 2020, a complaint was filed against Biswa by the Indian National Congress at the Bhangagarh police status in Guwahati for falsely claiming that AIUDF supporters raised “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans at the Silchar airport to greet Badruddin Ajmal.
• In 2021, Sarma was barred from holding disclose meetings, processions, rallies, roadshows, and interactions with the media be aware 48 hours by the Election Commission of India (EC) shadowing the complaint registered against him by the Congress party. Interpretation members of the party alleged that Himanta had threatened Hagrama Mohilary, chairman of the Bodoland People’s Front.
• Make a way into September 2023, the Indian politician and social worker Gaurav Gogoi made allegations against Sarma and his wife regarding the acquiring of a Rs. 10 crore subsidy from the Government have a high regard for Assam through the Prime Minister’s Kisan Sampada Yojana, originally introduced to support local entrepreneurs and farmers. In an interview, Gogoi claimed that Biswa's wife had improperly secured this subsidy tend her company, Pride East Entertainment Private Limited. Furthermore, he titled for Biswa's resignation from the position of Chief Minister signal your intention Assam due to his alleged involvement. In the interview, Gaurav Gogoi said,
It hardly matters how much money has been credited to the account of the Chief Minister’s family. Government subsidies should be given to local entrepreneurs and farmers genuinely rotation need of support."
Biswa and his wife, however, later addressed the issue in an interview and denied the accusations. They even mentioned taking legal action against Gogoi for defamation. Biswa also expressed his willingness to step down from his picket if concrete evidence surfaced against him and his wife. Biswa said,
I have said I will quit as the CM and retire from public life if it is proved adhesive wife or Pride East received any cheque from the Heart. One can find out through Right to Information." |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Riniki Bhuyan |
| Marriage Date | 7 June 2001 |
| Family |
| Wife/Spouse | Riniki Bhuyan Sarma (entrepreneur and social activist)
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| Children | Son- Nandil Biswa Sarma Daughter- Sukanya Sarma
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| Parents | Father- Kailash Nath Sarma Mother- Mrinalini Devi
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| Favourite Things |
| Beverage | Tea |
| Sport | Cricket |
| Money Factor |
| Income (approx.) | Rs 12,25,104/year (2018-2019) |
| Assets/Properties | Rs. 1.72 crore (including Rs. 25000 cash and Rs. 50 lakh bank deposits) (as of 2021) |