Joy Bhadra Hagjer Explained

Joy Bhadra Hagjer
Birth Date:1914 4, df=yes
Birth Place:Nanadisa near Haflong
Death Place:Shillong, Shillong
Nationality:Indian
Spouse:Nirupama Hagjer
Occupation:Politician, Writer,MP,MLA, Cabinet Minister for Tribal Areas and Development, Minorities and Culture, Govt. of Assam

Joy Bhadra Hagjer (1914–1973) was an Indian politician.[1] He held many portfolios in the Assam Legislative Assembly. During the period of his demise, he was undivided Assam's Minister of Veterinary, Jails and Minority Affairs as on 18 July 1973. He belongs to the indigenous Dimasa community. He was honoured being founder president of Bodo Sahitya Sabha as its President.[2] and there are also some colleges in the state named after him.

Early life and education

Joy Bhadra Hagjer was born in the tiny village named Nanadisa located near Haflong. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Murari Chand College, Sylhet.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Proceedings, Meghalaya Legislative Assembly . 23 July 1973 . 20 June 2016 .
  2. [Bodo Sahitya Sabha]