Sum Ronghang (1962/1963 – 3 May 2024) was an Indian Congress politician from Assam. He was elected in Assam Legislative Assembly election in 2016 from Diphu constituency as a BJP candidate.[1][2][3] He joined Congress in 2021.[4] He was once a Chief Executive Member of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council.
Sum Ronghang | |
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| Cabinet Minister, Government of Assam | |
| In office 26 April 2018 – 7 March 2021 | |
| Chief Minister | Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Portfolios |
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| Preceded by | Pramila Rani Brahma (Mines and Minerals) Sarbananda Sonowal (Hill Areas Development) |
| Succeeded by | Jogen Mohan |
| Member, Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2016–2021 | |
| Preceded by | Bidya Sing Engleng |
| Succeeded by | Bidya Sing Engleng |
| Constituency | Diphu (ST) |
| Chief Executive Officer of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council | |
| In office 3 June 2006 – 21 December 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Jayanta Rongpi |
| Succeeded by | Tuliram Ronghang |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1962/1963 |
| Died | (aged 61) Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress (since 2021) |
| Other political affiliations | Bharatiya Janata Party (until 2021) |
| Profession | Cultivator, Social Worker |
Sum Ronghang died of multiple organ failure at a hospital in Khanapara, Guwahati, Assam, on 3 May 2024, at the age of 61.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Sum Ronghang of BJP WINS the Diphu constituency". Archived from the original on 27 October 2016. Retrieved 27 October 2016.
- ^ My Neta
- ^ Sum Ronghang demands CBI probe into HAD Minister's alleged
- ^ a b Assam: Former Hill Area Development (HAD) minister Sum Ronghang passes away at 61