Biren Sing Engti
Indian politician (1945–2026)
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Biren Sing Engti (2 March 1945 – 10 March 2026) was an Indian politician from Karbi Anglong, Assam. He was a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party.[2]
Preceded byDr. Jayanta Rongpi
Succeeded byHoren Sing Bey
ConstituencyDiphu Lok Sabha constituency
Born2 March 1945
Barhoigaon, Karbi Anglong district, Assam Province, British India
Biren Singh Engti | |
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| Member of parliament for Autonomous District | |
| In office 13 May 2004 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. Jayanta Rongpi |
| Succeeded by | Horen Sing Bey |
| Constituency | Diphu Lok Sabha constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 March 1945 Barhoigaon, Karbi Anglong district, Assam Province, British India |
| Died | 10 March 2026 (aged 81) Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Late Renu Terangpi |
| Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Gauhati University |
As of 17 December, 2007[1] | |
Career
Engti represented the Diphu Lok Sabha constituency of Assam, having won five general elections, in 1977, 1984, 2009, and twice in 2014.[3] He served under then Prime Minister Sri Rajiv Gandhi's ministry as Minister of State for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Ministry of Personnel and Training (12 May – 4 June 1986), Ministry of Public Grievances and Pensions (14 July 1986 – 14 February 1988), Ministry of Planning and Programme Implementation (1987–1989).[4]