Kumar Deepak Das, a politician from

Asom Gana Parishad Asom Gana Parishad (translation: ''Assam People's Council'', AGP) is a state political party in Assam, India. The AGP was formed after the historic Assam Accord of 1985 and formally launched at the Golaghat Convention held from 13–14 October ...

party, is a Member of the

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representing

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in the

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, the upper house of the Parliament. He served as Minister of state in cultural affairs in his last term as MLA in the year 1985. He is a writer, singer and actor. He was born in 1958 in a small town

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of Assam to Ramani Mohan Das and Ganga Priya Das. He completed his school from Bijni Bandhab High School. He did his +2 from Arya College, Guwahati. He earned his bachelor in science degree from Madhav Choudhury College in

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(also his constituency) with honors. He completed his LLB from

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. He has authored many books like Mahanagaror Kanthaswar, Mahuror Pare-Pare (based on Dimasa culture), Jibanir Madhuri, Bibhinna Dinar Chinta, Bhikshowar Choka Toruwal. His latest writing includes ''Fearless Democrat: Hem Barua'' and ''An Ardent Patriot: Dinesh Goswami''. His recent book was released by the Vice- President of India

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. His book ''Fearless Democrat: Hem Barua'' is a collection of speeches by

Hem Barua Hem Barua (Assamese: হেম বৰুৱা) was a prominent Assamese poet and politician from Assam. Early life Born on 22 April 1915, at Tezpur, Hem Barua obtained his M.A. degree from Calcutta University in 1938 and joined the J.B. Coll ...

during his times. In his forward note, Mr. Das says that this book will help the youths of India to guide themselves towards the way to serve the nation. Rather than a politician he admits himself to a social worker who loves to work for people. He is married to Mrs. Geetima Lekharu Das, a subject teacher in

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with two daughters. He also served as chairman of Assam State Film Finance, Guwahati in the year 1996. During his tenure as

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of the Upper House of Parliament, he holds the record of the highest standing number of questions of 16 hours and 53 minutes in a record among the other Members. He is titled as "Bir Purush" by his well-wishers, for his shown courage in his tenure.

External links

Profile on Rajya Sabha website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Das, Kumar Deepak 1958 births Politicians from Mumbai Rajya Sabha members from Assam Living people Asom Gana Parishad politicians Assam MLAs 1985–1991 People from Barpeta