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Mrinal Saikia | |
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| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| Assumed office 19 May 2016 | |
| Preceded by | Bismita Gogoi |
| Constituency | Khumtai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 28 July 1966 Golgahat |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Parent | Khageswari Saikia (Mother) |
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Saikia was a former ULFA activist. [4]
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