Hemoprova Saikia
Dr. Hemoprova Saikia (born 21 February 1940)[1] is an Indian politician who served as the Minister of Handloom and Textiles,Government of Assam from 2001 to 2006. She was a member of Assam Legislative Assembly representing Nazira constituency from 1996 to 2006.She was also chairman of Assam Tourism Development Corporation. She was the wife of former Chief Minister of Assam, Hiteswar Saikia and her son Debabrata Saikia is current Leader of Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly.[2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]
Hemoprova Saikia | |
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| Minister of Handloom & textile Government of Assam | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Chief Minister | Tarun Gogoi |
| Succeeded by | Pranab Kumar Gogoi |
| Chairman of Assam Tourism Development Corporation | |
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1996 - 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Hiteswar Saikia |
| Succeeded by | Drupad Borgohain |
| Constituency | Nazira |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 February 1940 |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3, including Debabrata |
| Occupation | Politician |
References
- "Debabrata Legacy Karmoshri Hiteshwar Saikia". Debabrata Saikia. Retrieved 19 August 2021.
- Being a Saikia
- "List of MLA's from Nazira". Archived from the original on 23 May 2017. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- Election Commission of India
- To take on BJP in Assam assembly, Congress banks on ex-Chief Minister Saikia’s son
- Congress plans bigger role for women
- "AICC sets up State poll committees". Archived from the original on 15 August 2016. Retrieved 3 July 2016.
- The son seeks to rise
- Small Shots Make It Big
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