Rakibul Hussain

Rakibul Hussain (born 7 August 1964) is an Indian politician from Assam who is serving as the Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly since 2021. He represents the Samaguri constituency in the Assam Legislative Assembly from Indian National Congress since 2001. He was also Minister of Forest and Environment and Panchayat and Rural Development,Government of Assam in the Tarun Gogoi ministry III from 2011 to 2016,Minister of Environment and Forest, Tourism,Information and Public Relation, Printing and Stationery etc.,Government of Assam in the Tarun Gogoi ministry II from 2006 to 2011, Minister of State,Home,Political,Passport,HAJ,BAD,Information Technology,Printing and Stationery etc., Government of Assam in the Tarun Gogoi I ministry from 2004 to 2006 and Minister of State for Home (Jail and Home Guards), Border Area Development, Passport,Government of Assam in the Tarun Gogoi ministry I from 2002 to 2006. [1][2][3][4][5][6]Sports Activities -- Rakibul Hussain was former General Secretary of Assam Olympic Association.From 2015,he is the President of All India Carrom Federation. [7]

Rakibul Hussain
Official Portrait, 2014
Deputy Leader of the Opposition Assam Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
20 May 2021
Preceded byN/A
Minister, Forest & Environment & Panchayat & Rural Development, Government of Assam.
In office
27 May 2011 – 2016
Succeeded byN/A
Minister, Environment & Forest, Tourism, Information & Public Relation, Printing & Stationery, Government of Assam.
In office
2006–2011
Succeeded byN/A
Minister of State, Home, Political, Passport, HAJ, BAD, Information Technology, Printing & Stationery, Government of Assam.
In office
2004–2006
Succeeded byN/A
Minister of State for Home (Jail & Home Guards) Border Area Development, Passport,Government of Assam.
In office
2002–2006
Succeeded byN/A
Member of Assam Legislative Assembly
Assumed office
2001
Preceded byAtul Kumar Sharma
ConstituencySamaguri
Personal details
Born
Rakibul Hussain

(1964-08-07) 7 August 1964
Nowgong, Assam, India
Political partyIndian National Congress
Residence(s)Bimala Bora Road, Nowgong, Assam, India
Alma mater
Profession
  • Politician
  • Social Worker

References
  1. "Who's Who". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  2. "Rakibul Hussain(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- SAMAGURI(NAGAON) – Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  3. "Assam Legislative Assembly – 11th Assembly, Members 2001–2006". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  4. "Assam Legislative Assembly – Members 2006–2011". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  5. "Assam Legislative Assembly – Members of Current Assembly". assamassembly.gov.in. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  6. "Rakibul Hussain | Assam Assembly Election Results Live, Candidates News, Videos, Photos". News18. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  7. "Delhi High Court restores Carrom Federation". The Hindu. 31 August 2017.
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