Former Assam CM Bhumidhar Barman passes away
The Hindu
He was chief minister for 23 days after the death of his predecessor Hiteswar Saikia
Former Assam chief minister Bhumidhar Barman passed away at a Guwahati hospital on Sunday evening after a prolonged illness. He was 89. The Congress veteran was Chief Minister for 23 days from April 22, 1996, after the death of his predecessor Hiteswar Saikia. He had held key portfolios such as Education, Health and Revenue. The holder of an MBBS degree, he was first elected to the Assembly in 1967 from the Barkhetry constituency in western Assam. He won six more State elections from the seat.More Related News