Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha | |
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Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | |
Assumed office May 2011 | |
Preceded by | Mission Ranjan Das |
Constituency | Karimganj North |
Working President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee | |
In office 24 July 2021 –14 February 2024 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Assam,India | 21 September 1977
Political party | Indian National Congress (1996–2024),BJP (2024-Present) |
Residence | Karimganj |
Alma mater | Karimganj College |
Nickname | Raju |
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