Himanta Biswa Sarma Age, Wife, Children, Family, Biography

Bio/Wiki
Nickname	Mama [1]News18
Profession	Politician
Famous for	Being the 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
Political Journey	• Joined the Indian National Congress (2000) • Elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari Constituency for the first time (2001) • Re-elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari Constituency (2006) • Became the Cabinet Minister for Health (2006) • Elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari Constituency for the third time (2011) • Became the Cabinet Minister for Education (2011) • Served as the Minister of State for Agriculture, Planning & Development, Finance, Health, Education, 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 like Finance, Health & Family Welfare, Education, Planning & Development, Tourism, Pension & Public Grievances (2016) • Became the 15th Chief 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. [2]Who's Who- Assam Legislative Assembly
Address	• Present Address: Cottage No.-14, Old 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 of the sins committed in the past. While calling it ‘Divine Justice’ Biswa said, It is mentioned even in Gita, Bible about the outcome of one’s actions. No point in being sad… everyone will face the outcome of this life’s actions in this life only. Nobody can escape the divine justice that will happen.” However, he later apologised for his words. [3]The Indian Express • In 2020, a complaint was filed against Biswa by the Indian National Congress at the Bhangagarh police station in Guwahati for falsely claiming that AIUDF supporters raised “Pakistan Zindabad” slogans at the Silchar airport to greet Badruddin Ajmal. [4]NDTV • In 2021, Sarma was barred from holding public meetings, processions, rallies, roadshows, and interactions with the media for 48 hours by the Election Commission of India (EC) following the complaint registered against him by the Congress party. The members of the party alleged that Himanta had threatened Hagrama Mohilary, chairman of the Bodoland People’s Front. [5]The Hindu • In September 2023, the Indian politician and social worker Gaurav Gogoi made allegations against Sarma and his wife regarding the acquisition of a Rs. 10 crore subsidy from the Government of 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 for her company, Pride East Entertainment Private Limited. Furthermore, he called for Biswa's resignation from the position of Chief Minister of 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 in 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 post if concrete evidence surfaced against him and his wife. [6]The Hindu Biswa said, I have said I will quit as the CM and retire from public life if it is proved my wife or Pride East received any cheque from the Centre. 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)
Children	Son- Nandil Biswa Sarma Daughter- Sukanya Sarma
Parents	Father- Kailash Nath Sarma Mother- Mrinalini Devi
Favourite Things
Beverage	Tea
Sport	Cricket
Money Factor
Income (approx.)	Rs 12,25,104/year (2018-2019) [7]My Neta
Assets/Properties	Rs. 1.72 crore (including Rs. 25000 cash and Rs. 50 lakh bank deposits) (as of 2021) [8]The Free Press Journal

Some Lesser Known Facts About Himanta Biswa Sarma

• Himanta Biswa Sarma is an Indian politician and a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) since 23 August 2015. As of 2021, he is serving as the Chief Minister of Assam.

• Sarma’s paternal family hails from Latima in the Nalbari district.
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma in childhood

• Biswa worked as a child artist in the Assamese film “Kokadeuta, Nati aru Hati” (1984).

• Biswa was the General Secretary (GS) of his college’s student union from 1991 to 1992.
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma in his teens

• While in college, Himanta was good at debates and often participated in debate competitions. He once received the best debater award in the Manik Chandra Baruah Memorial debating competition in his college.
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma after winning a debate competition

• After attaining a degree in law, Sarma practiced law at the Guwahati High Court for five years (from 1996 to 2001).

• In 2000, he joined the Indian National Congress (INC) and was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Jalukbari for the first time in 2001. He defeated Bhrigu Kumar Phukan, leader of the Asom Gana Parishad in the election.

• He consecutively got elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly three times- first in 2001, then in 2006, and then again in 2011.

• Biswa remained the Minister of Assam for Agriculture, Planning & Development, Finance, Health, Education, and Assam Accord Implementation from 2002 to 20014.
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing the public

• Himanta was made the Cabinet Minister for Health in 2006 and in 2011, he was also handed the charge of the Education Department.

• While serving as the Education Minister of Assam, Biswa got medical colleges built in Jorhat, Barpeta, and Tezpur.

• It was during his tenure that the interview system was abolished and for the first time, 50,000 teachers were appointed through TET.

• Himanta had several disagreements with the former chief minister of Assam Tarun Gogoi and on 21 July 2014, he resigned from all his positions.

• On 15 September 2015, he gave his resignation as an MLA from Jalukbari constituency in Assam.

• In the same year, he joined the Bharatiya Janata Party. Initially, he was appointed as the party’s Convener of the Election Management Committee in Assam.
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma with Amit Shah

• Himanta became the MLA from the Jalukbari constituency (from BJP) for the fourth time in May 2016.
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma during a rally

• On 24 May 2016, Himanta was sworn in as the Cabinet Minister of Assam and was allotted portfolios like Finance, Health & Family Welfare, Education, Planning & Development, Tourism, Pension & Public Grievances.

• On 10 May 2021, Biswa became the 15th Chief Minister of Assam succeeding Sarbananda Sonowal. He was administered the oath by Governor Jagdish Mukhi.
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma taking the oath as the chief minister of Assam

• In addition to politics, he also has an interest in sports and was elected as the President of the Badminton Association of India on 23 April 2017. He was also the President of the Assam Cricket Association and the Vice-President of the Assam Cricket Association.
  

  Logo of Assam Cricket Association

• Himanta likes to read and travel in his free time. He is also a sports enthusiast and loves playing and watching sports like Hockey, Badminton, and Cricket.

• He has also been the President of the welfare of the Deaf and Dumb society in Assam.

• Himanta has also written three books in Assamese- Samagata Samay, Bhinna Samay Abhinna Mat, and Eta Saponar Pam Khedi. He has also translated Amit Shah‘s biography ‘Amit Shah and the March of BJP’ in Assamese that was titled as ‘Amit Shah aru Agragami BJP.’
  

  Himanta Biswa Sarma during his book launch

• During an interview, Biswa’s wife Rinki shared that she met Himanta for the first time while they were in college. She said when she asked him what would she tell her mother Biswa did? He replied,
  

  Tell your mother, I will be the chief minister one day.”

• In February 2024, Sarma criticized Rahul Gandhi in a tweet and mentioned the primary reason he left Congress. He recalled an incident where Rahul gave him a biscuit from his pet Pidi’s plate, which he refused and then resigned from the party.

Pallavi ji, not only Rahul Gandhi but the entire family could not make me eat that biscuit. I am a proud Assamese and Indian . I refused to eat and resign from the Congress. https://t.co/ywumO3iuBr

— Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) February 5, 2024

• In June 2024, he said that Himanta, the chief secretary of Assam, and the public servants of Assan would pay their own electricity bills from July 2024. This step was taken to end the VIP Culture in Assam.

• He is often seen singing and dancing during election campaigns and rallies.