Phani Bhusan Choudhury (born 1 May 1952)[1] is an Indian politician from Assam, India.[2] He is currently serving as Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha representing Barpeta Lok Sabha constituancy as a member of Asom Gana Parishad.[3] He has a distinct record of representing Bongaigaon constituency for the 8th consecutive time in the Assam Legislative Assembly since 1985. He was the Minister of Food and Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Pension and Public Grievance, Government of Assam from 2018 to 2021 in the Sarbananda Sonowal ministry. Phani was the member of the Housing Committee of Assam Legislative Assembly, Member, Public Undertakings committee of Assam Legislative Assembly Minister from 1996 to 2001. He was also Chairman of Public Accounts Committee from 2009 to 2011 and leader of AGP legislature Party from 2011 to 2016. Choudhury is a leader of the regional outfit Asom Gana Parishad.[4]He is also elected as Protem Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly in 2021.[5]
Phani Bhusan Choudhury | |
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Taking the oath as Member of Parliament representing Barpeta constituency, Assam in the 18th Lok Sabha on 24 June, 2024 | |
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
Assumed office 4 June 2024 | |
Preceded by | Abdul Khaleque |
Constituency | Barpeta |
Minister of Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs,Pension & Public Grievance,Government of Assam | |
In office 26 April 2018 – 2 May 2021 | |
Constituency | Bongaigaon |
Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
In office 1985 – 9 June 2024 | |
Constituency | Bongaigaon |
Member, House Committee of Assam Legislative Assembly, Member, Public Undertakings Committee of Assam Legislative Assembly Minister | |
In office 1996–2001 | |
Chairman, Public Accounts Committee | |
In office 2009–2011 | |
Leader, AGP Legislature Party | |
In office 2011–2016 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Vill. Bakharapara, Pt. -II,Ward No. 23,P.O. Bongaigaon, Assam. | 1 May 1952
Political party | Asom Gana Parishad |
Spouse | Smti. Dipti Choudhury |
Children | 1 |
Parent | Late Ramesh Choudhury (Father) |
Residence(s) | Cottage No.17, Old M.L.A's Hostel, Dispur, Assam |
Occupation | Politician |
References
edit- ^ "Know Your New Minister Phani Bhusan Choudhury". myneta.info. NE Now News. 7 December 2018.
- ^ Bongaigaon Election Results 2016
- ^ "List of Lok Sabha members".
- ^ "AGP has not drifted away from goals: Atul Bora". Archived from the original on 7 December 2018. Retrieved 16 October 2016.
- ^ Phani Bhusan Choudhury sworn in as the pro-tem speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly