Debabrata Saikia

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Full Name	Debabrata Saikia
Occupation	Politician
Date Of Birth	Dec 14, 1964(1964-12-14)
Age	60
Birthplace	Nazira
Country	India
Birth City	Assam
Horoscope	Aquarius

Debabrata Saikia Biography

Debabrata Saikia is one of the most popular and richest Politician who was born on December 14, 1964 in Nazira, Assam, India. Saikia was born on 14 December 1964, at Nazira, Sivasagar, Assam. Sri Saikia had completed his graduation in Arts from Calcutta University. He married Smti Bandana Saikia. Sri Saikia is blessed with his two children, Luit and Krishnika.

Sri Saikia became the General Secretary of Assam Pradesh Youth Congress Committee in the year 1992-93 and Self-Employed Review Committee formed by Assam Pradesh Youth Congress in 1992–93. He had been the Vice President of Assam Pradesh Youth Congress from 1993 to 1996. He had been appointed as State Convener of Bichar Bibhag by All India Congress Committee in 1994. He also served as a Convener, North East Congress Seva Dal in 1995–96. He became Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the first time from Nazira, 104 LAC in 2011 representing Indian National Congress. In 2016 assembly election, Debabrata Saikia was able to retain his seat comfortably as an MLA from Nazira Constituency after a big storm of PARIBARTAN created by BJP. Although the Congress Party lost the election due to a huge anti-incumbent backlash, Mr. Saikia had emerged as a big leader within the party and as well as in Assam politics after his big win in his own constituency. As almost all the senior leader had been defeated in their own constituency (except ex-CM Tarun Gogoi), Mr. Saikia had the most probable chance to become the leader opposition. After that defeat, a voice of changing the leaders within the Congress Party was strongly raised. To maintain the unity within party and giving importance of his capability of hard working and dedication, the party high command made him the Leader of Opposition of Assam Legislative Assembly. He was relatively young and was acceptable to most of the 26 Congress MLAs who managed to win. Saikia’s appointment came into effect on 3 June 2016.

Debabrata Saikia Net Worth

Debabrata Saikia is one of the richest Politician from India. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Debabrata Saikia 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Debabrata Saikia (Assamese: দেবব্ৰত শইকীয়া; born 14 December 1964) is the current Leader of Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Saikia was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2011 from Nazira constituency and retained his seat in 2016. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Assam, Hiteswar Saikia.

Shri Saikia set up Swarna Jayanti Children’s Park at Charaideo for children for education in through entertainment on 30 January 2009. With a motto to “Bring SMILE” in association with YSW (Youth for Social Welfare) Saikia conducts Free Plastic Surgery Camps jointly with Interplast Germany, the global humanitarian organization. More than 500 children and poor patients till date were treated for cleft lips, cleft palate, burn contractures, etc. since 1994 without government sponsorship. Now, the Assam Government has made “Smile project” a major government project. He also conducts some free distribution program of items of necessity to people below poverty line in many minority and tea-belt areas. In his early days, before entering politics, he used to conduct awareness programs for various self-help group for their development and operations. More than 300 self-help groups are developed in collaboration with SIRD and DRDA and also help the Self Help Groups to promote their products in national market. His dedicated nature always inspire the current youth those who are working in active politics. His vision for the new generation is exemplary. Currently Mr. Saikia has launched a new initiative called JAGARON (www.jagaron.in) to connect the people from all over the state and to listen their day-to-day problems. Through this initiative he also trying to portray the issues of every house holds directly to the Govt. from the bench of Leader of opposition. In this initiative he also keep a space to the youth those who are wanted to learn about digital media and campaign support.

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Facts & Trivia

Mo Ranked on the list of most popular Politician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in India. Debabrata Saikia celebrates birthday on December 14 of every year.

Top Facts about Debabrata Saikia

1. Debabrata Saikia is an Indian politician from Assam.
2. He is a member of the Indian National Congress party.
3. Saikia has been elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly multiple times.
4. He was first elected in 2001 and has since won four consecutive terms.
5. Saikia served as the Leader of Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly from 2016-2021.
6. He is known for his vocal criticism of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Assam.
7. Saikia has advocated for issues such as minority rights, environmental protection, and rural development.
8. He holds a Master’s degree in Political Science from Gauhati University.
9. Saikia comes from a political family – his father Hiteswar Saikia was also a prominent Congress leader in Assam.
10. In addition to politics, he has also worked as a journalist and author on various social and political issues affecting Northeast India.

Who is father of Debabrata?

Debabrata Saikia
Spouse(s)| Bandana Saikia
Children| 2
Parents| Hiteswar Saikia (father) Hemoprova Saikia (mother)
Residence(s)| Guwahati

Who are Saikia in Assam?

A Saikia was the commanding officer of 100 such paiks. The appointment of a Saikia was the responsibility of his Phukan or Rajkhowa (governor of a territory). The paiks had the right to reject a Saikia and request another officer of their choice. Appointments were made irrespective of the paik’s religion or ethnicity.

Who is Bhishma son?

He knew every martial art and war tricks. He was the most respected person in the kingdom of Hastinapur. Reverentially he was called Bhishma Pitamaha – Grandsire Bhishma. He served his step mother, then her son Vichitravirya, later his sons Pandu and Dhritarashtra as a mark of loyalty to the throne of Hastinapur.

What is the age of Bhishma?

Bheeshma (3394–3138 BCE) died at age of 256 years in war. He was contemporary to Magadha king Satyadhruti (3394–3351 BCE), who was great-great grandfather of Jarasandha (3222 – 3180 BCE).

Is saikia a OBC?

Mahaswetta Saikia belongs to ‘Koch Rajbongshis’ who were listed as OBC’s in the State of Assam.