Ripun Bora

Ripun Bora is an Indian politician from Assam affiliated with the Indian National Congress. A senior political leader, he has served as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha and as president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee.

He has also represented the Gohpur constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly.

As of Mar 2026, he is contesting the upcoming Assam Assembly election from the Barchalla constituency, continuing his active role in state politics.

By Rashmi | Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 04:05:41 PM [IST]

Ripun Bora Biography

Ripun Bora, born on 1 October 1955 in Assam, is a senior leader of the Indian National Congress. He completed his education at Gauhati University and has been actively involved in politics for several decades.

He began his legislative career by being elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from the Gohpur constituency in 2001 and was re-elected in 2006. During his tenure, he served as a minister in the Assam government under Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, contributing to state governance.

He later moved to national politics and was elected as a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha from Assam in 2016, serving until 2022. He also held the position of President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) from 2016 to 2021, playing a key role in party organisation and strategy in the state.

In 2022, he briefly joined the Trinamool Congress and led its Assam unit, but returned to the Indian National Congress in 2024, continuing his political journey within the party.

He contested the 2021 Assam Assembly election from Gohpur but was defeated by BJP candidate Utpal Borah.

As of Mar 2026, Ripun Bora is contesting the upcoming Assam Assembly election from the Barchalla Assembly constituency, continuing his active engagement in state politics and public affairs.

Ripun Bora Personal Life

Full Name	Ripun Bora
Place of Birth	Assam
Party Name	Indian National Congress
Education	M. A.
Father's Name	Late Dambarudhar Bora
Mother's Name	NA
Spouse's Name	NA
Spouse's Profession	Homemaker
Religion	Hindu
Website	NA

Ripun Bora Net Worth

Net Worth

₹2.8 CRORE

ASSETS

₹2.8 CRORE

Liabilities

N/A

Political Timeline of Ripun Bora

2026: As of Mar 2026, he is contesting from the Barchalla constituency, representing the Indian National Congress.
2024: Rejoined the Indian National Congress.
2022-2024: Associated with Trinamool Congress (Assam unit leadership).
2021: Contested the Assam Assembly election from Gohpur and lost.
2016-2021: Served as President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC).
2016-2022: Served as a Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha) from Assam.
2006: Re-elected as MLA from Gohpur.
2001: Elected as MLA from Gohpur Assembly constituency representing the Indian National Congress.

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