Biren Sing Engti
Biren Singh Engti | |
|---|---|
| Member of parliament for Autonomous District | |
| In office 13 May 2004 – 23 May 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Dr. Jayanta Rongpi |
| Succeeded by | Horen Sing Bey |
| Constituency | Diphu Lok Sabha constituency |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 March 1945 Barhoigaon, Karbi Anglong district, Assam Province, British India |
| Died | 10 March 2026 (aged 81) Guwahati, Assam, India |
| Party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Late Renu Terangpi |
| Children | 2 sons and 1 daughter |
| Alma mater | Gauhati University |
As of 17 December, 2007[1] | |
Biren Sing Engti (2 March 1945 – 10 March 2026) was an Indian politician from Karbi Anglong, Assam. He was a member of the Indian National Congress (INC) political party.[2]
Career
Engti represented the Diphu Lok Sabha constituency of Assam, having won five general elections, in 1977, 1984, 2009, and twice in 2014.[3] He served under then Prime Minister Sri Rajiv Gandhi's ministry as Minister of State for the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Ministry of Personnel and Training (12 May – 4 June 1986), Ministry of Public Grievances and Pensions (14 July 1986 – 14 February 1988), Ministry of Planning and Programme Implementation (1987–1989).[4]
Death
Engti died on 10 March 2026, at the age of 81.[5][6]
References
- ^ "Engti, Shri Biren Singh". 17 December 2007. Archived from the original on 17 December 2007.
- ^ "Will contest if party wishes, says Congress MP Biren Sing Engti". NorthEast Now. 11 March 2019. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "Assam | Autonomous District Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results". NorthEast Now. 15 April 2024. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ "PM in Assam". The Indian Express. 14 September 1988. Retrieved 10 January 2025.
- ^ Veteran Congress leader, ex-Union minister Biren Singh Engti dies at 81
- ^ Veteran Cong leader, ex-Union minister Biren Singh Engti dies at 81