Jayanta Malla Baruah
Indian politician
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Jayanta Malla Baruah (born 23 October 1971) is an Indian politician from the state of Assam. He is a two-term member of the Assam Legislative Assembly, previously representing the Nalbari constituency from 2011 to 2016 and again from 2021 onwards. He is currently a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Assam.
- Public Health Engineering (2022–present)
- Housing and Urban Affairs (2024–present)
Jayanta Malla Baruah | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Assam | |
| Assumed office 9 June 2022 | |
Chief Minister | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
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| Preceded by | Ranjeet Kumar Dass (PHE) |
| Chairman, Assam Tourism Development Corporation | |
| In office 24 May 2017 – 8 March 2021 | |
| Succeeded by | Rituparna Baruah |
| Member, Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 2 May 2021 | |
| Preceded by | Ashok Sarma |
| Constituency | Nalbari |
| In office 13 May 2011 – 19 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Alaka Sarma |
| Succeeded by | Ashok Sarma |
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| Born | 23 October 1971 |
| Party | Bharatiya Janata Party (from 2015) Indian National Congress (until 2015) |
| Spouse | Julee Deka Baruah |
| Children | 2 |
| B. Borooah College | |
| Occupation | Politician |
Political career
Baruah began his political career with the Indian National Congress and was first elected as the MLA for the Nalbari Assembly constituency. During this term, he defeated sitting legislator Alaka Sarma of the Asom Gana Parishad.[1]
He later joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2015. After a period out of the Assembly, he regained the Nalbari seat in the 2021 Assam Legislative Assembly election.
In the **2026 Assam Legislative Assembly election**, Baruah was re-elected from the Nalbari constituency, defeating his nearest rival by over 60,101 votes.[2][3]
Jayanta Mallabaruah is known for his close associations with Assam CM Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma and has been seen as his troubleshooter in different situations. During the Assembly campaign for 2026 elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led a massive show of strength in Nalbari when Jayanta Malla Baruah filed his nomination, signifying the bond between them. [4]
Cabinet Minister
In June 2022, Baruah was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister in the Government of Assam headed by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma. He currently holds the portfolio of **Public Health Engineering** and **Housing & Urban Affairs**.[5]
Before his appointment as a Cabinet Minister, he also served as **Political Secretary to the Chief Minister of Assam** and as **Chairman of the Assam Tourism Development Corporation** from 2017 to 2021.[6]
Positions held outside politics
In addition to his political roles, Baruah holds several leadership positions in sports and social organisations:
- **Vice President**, Athletics Federation of India
- **Senior Vice President**, Assam Olympic Association
- **President**, Assam Athletics Association
- **Trustee**, KMB Foundation
Constituency
Baruah represents the Nalbari seat in the Assam Legislative Assembly.