Joy Bhadra Hagjer
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Born2 April 1914
Nanadisa near Haflong
Died16 July 1973 (aged 59)
Shillong, Shillong
SpouseNirupama Hagjer
OccupationPolitician, Writer, MP, MLA, Cabinet Minister for Tribal Areas and Development, Minorities and Culture, Govt. of Assam
Joy Bhadra Hagjer | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 April 1914 Nanadisa near Haflong |
| Died | 16 July 1973 (aged 59) Shillong, Shillong |
| Spouse | Nirupama Hagjer |
| Occupation | Politician, Writer, MP, MLA, Cabinet Minister for Tribal Areas and Development, Minorities and Culture, Govt. of Assam |
Joy Bhadra Hagjer (1914–1973) was an Indian politician.[1] He held many portfolios in the Assam Legislative Assembly. At the time of his demise, he was undivided Assam's Minister of Veterinary, Jails and Minority Affairs as on 18 July 1973. He belonged to the indigenous Dimasa community. He was honoured being founder president of Bodo Sahitya Sabha as its President,[2] and there are also some colleges in the state named after him.
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