Bhrigu Phukan | |
|---|---|
| Member of Legislative Assembly Dispur constituency | |
| In office 1985–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Shah Jalal Ali |
| Succeeded by | Himanta Biswa Sarma |
| Constituency | Jalukbari |
| Home Minister of Assam | |
| In office 1985–1990 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 7 April 1956 Sibsagar, Assam |
| Died | 20 March 2006 (aged 49)[1] All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Asom Gana Parishad (1985-1991), (1994-1996), (2001-2006) |
| Other political affiliations | Natun Asom Gana Parishad (1991-1994) Nationalist Congress Party |
| Spouse | Indira Phukan |
| Children | Upasa Phukan |
| Alma mater | Dibrugarh University Gauhati University |
| Occupation | Politician |
Bhrigu Phukan (7 April 1956 – 20 March 2006) was an Indian politician who was leader of Asom Gana Parishad and a cabinet minister in Government of Assam in the First Mahanta Ministry. He was one of the three signatories to the Assam Accord.[2] Phukan was born on 25 April 1956.[3][4] He was elected for three consecutive terms from the prestigious Jalukbari constituency to the Assam Legislative Assembly from 1985.