Shri Dilip Saikia is a prominent politician associated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam, currently contesting for the Darrang-Udalguri parliamentary constituency in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Born into a politically inclined family, he is the son of Late Prabin Chandra Saikia and hails from Nalbari’s Purna Kamdev. Dilip Saikia is 50 years old and has made significant strides in his political career.
Education and Early Career
Dilip Saikia completed his Bachelor of Commerce from Gauhati Commerce College under Gauhati University in 1994. His early political involvement began with the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), where he served as Secretary and Organizing Secretary at the state level.
Political Career
He made his mark in national politics by winning a seat in the Lok Sabha representing Mangaldoi, Assam, during the 2019 general elections. Presently, he holds the position of National General Secretary within the BJP( His political initiatives focus on community engagement, particularly through the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, which aims to promote community involvement in various initiatives.
Achievements and Initiatives
Dilip Saikia has been active in several development projects in the Darrang district. He has been acknowledged for expediting various initiatives, including the construction of a mega food park and a skill university. He played a crucial role in the Parliament by highlighting significant historical events, such as the Peasant uprising at Pothorughat.
His contributions during the COVID-19 pandemic included extensive outreach through the BJP’s Seva Hi Sangathan initiative, providing aid and organizing blood donation drives.
In terms of assets, Saikia has declared movable assets worth approximately ₹1.02 crore and immovable assets valued at around ₹1.15 crore.
Community Engagement
Saikia’s commitment to the community is evident through various outreach programs aimed at nurturing local talent, including organizing talent hunts for students. His leadership has garnered appreciation from various community leaders who recognize his dynamic role as a parliamentarian.