Bhupen Kumar Borah | |
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| President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee | |
| In office 24 July 2021[1] – 26 May 2025 | |
| President | Mallikarjun Kharge |
| Preceded by | Ripun Bora |
| Succeeded by | Gaurav Gogoi |
| Member of theAssam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2006–2016[2] | |
| Preceded by | Premadhar Bora |
| Succeeded by | Debananda Hazarika |
| Constituency | Bihpuria |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1970-10-30)30 October 1970 (age 55) |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party(2026–present) |
| Other political affiliations | Indian National Congress(1994–2026) |
| Spouse | Mousumi Borgohain Borah |
| Children | 2 sons |
| Alma mater | North Lakhimpur College Dibrugarh University |
| Profession | Politician |
Bhupen Kumar Borah (born 30 October 1970) is a formerIndian National Congress politician[3] fromAssam and former president of theAssam Pradesh Congress Committee from 2021 to 2024.[1][4][5][6][7][8] He served two-terms as amember of theAssam Legislative Assembly representingBihpuria from 2006 to 2016.[9]
Bhupen Borah was born on 30 October 1970 in Pohumora,Lakhimpur,Assam.[10] He graduated fromNorth Lakhimpur College andDibrugarh University.[9][10] He was vice-president of North Lakhimpur College Students' Union and general secretary of Dibrugarh University Postgraduate Students' Union.[9][10]
Borah was president of theAssam Pradesh Youth Congress.[10] He was elected to theAssam Legislative Assembly fromBihpuria in 2006, and re-elected in 2011.[10] He was a spokesperson and parliamentary secretary for theGovernment of Assam duringTarun Gogoi’s tenure asChief Minister.[10][11] In 2013, he was appointed a secretary of theAll India Congress Committee.[11] In 2021, he was appointed president of theAssam Pradesh Congress Committee.[10]