Ardhendu Kumar Dey (24 March 1938 – 27 July 2022) was an Indian politician and Minister of Irrigation and Soil Conservation in the Government of Assam.[1] He was elected to the Assam Legislative Assembly from Hojai constituency from 1991 till 2006 as a member of INC. He was re-elected as an MLA from Hojai from 2011 to 2016. In April 2021, he left the Indian National Congress. [2][3]
Ardhendu Kumar Dey | |
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| Minister of Irrigation and Soil Conservation in Government of Assam | |
| In office 30 May 2011 – 19 January 2015 | |
| Preceded by | Nurjamal Sarkar |
| Succeeded by | Bhabesh Kalita |
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1991–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Santi Ranjan Das Gupta |
| Succeeded by | Aditya Langthasa |
| Constituency | Hojai |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Preceded by | Aditya Langthasa |
| Succeeded by | Shiladitya Dev |
| Constituency | Hojai |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 March 1938 Badarpur, Assam |
| Died | 27 July 2022 (aged 84) Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Political party |
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| Spouse |
Maya Dey (m. 1966) |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents |
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| Alma mater | |
| Profession | Politician, physician |
| Source: [1] | |
Personal life
editHe was born on 24 March 1938 to Aswini Kumar Dey and Hemalata Dey. He was a resident of Hojai, Assam. In 1966, he married Maya Dey, with whom he had one son.[4]
Death and reaction
editDeath
editHe was admitted[when?] into Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) where he was undergoing treatment. On 27 July 2022, he passed away at the same hospital, aged 84.[5]
His mortal remains were taken to his residence at Hojai where the last rites were performed.[6]
Reaction
editMany political figures and leaders including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister of Health & Family Welfare Keshab Mahanta, President of AIUDF Badruddin Ajmal, Sirajuddin Ajmal, President of Asom Gana Parishad Atul Bora, President of BJP Assam Bhabesh Kalita, President of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Bhupen Kumar Borah, National General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party Dilip Saikia, Minister of Finance Ajanta Neog, Jayanta Malla Baruah, Pallab Lochan Das and many others expressed condolences at the demise of Dey.[citation needed]
In a statement, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said:
Deeply saddened by the demise of veteran leader, former Minister and MLA of Hojai Dr Ardhendu De.
In his long political career, he contributed immensely towards public welfare.
My condolences to the bereaved and prayers for the departed soul. Om Shanti!
— Himanta Biswa Sarma, 27 July 2022
References
edit- ^ Desk, Sentinel Digital (27 July 2022). "Guwahati: Former Minister Ardhendu Kumar Dey Passes Away". www.sentinelassam.com.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ "Assam Assembly elections: After being denied party ticket, Dr Ardhendu Kumar Dey quits Congress".
- ^ "Senior Congress Leader Ardhendu Dey Quits Party". Pratidin Time.
- ^ "প্রাক্তন মন্ত্ৰী ডা: অর্ধেন্দু দে পত্মী মায়া দে প্রয়াত". Naya Thahor. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ Time, Pratidin. "Former Assam Minister Ardhendu Kumar Dey No More". Pratidin Time.
- ^ Print, The. "Later,His mortal remains were taken to his residence at Hojai where the last rites were performed". The Print..
- ^ "Himanta Biswa Sarma condolences". Twitter. Retrieved 27 July 2022.