Akon Bora
Indian politician
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Akon Bora is an Indian politician from the state of Assam. As a member of the Indian National Congress, he was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly in the 2006 and 2011 elections from the Dispur constituency.[1][2]
Chief MinisterTarun Gogoi
Portfolios
- Social Welfare
- Jails
Preceded byAjanta Neog
Succeeded byTarun Gogoi (Social Welfare)
Girindra Mallik (Jails)
Girindra Mallik (Jails)
Akon Bora | |
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Akon Bora during a speech | |
| Cabinet Minister, Government of Assam | |
| In office 3 September 2008 – 26 January 2015 | |
| Chief Minister | Tarun Gogoi |
| Portfolios |
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| Preceded by | Ajanta Neog |
| Succeeded by | Tarun Gogoi (Social Welfare) Girindra Mallik (Jails) |
| Member, Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2006–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Robin Bordoloi |
| Succeeded by | Atul Bora Sr. |
| Constituency | Dispur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1952 |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse |
Parul Bora (m. 1975) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | B.A (Political science) |
Early life
Bora was born in Majuli, Assam to Dharmeshwar Bora and Doibaki Bora. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in political science.[1]