Manoj Kumar Das
Constituency: 079 Sissi Borgaon LAC
1. PERSONAL & SOCIAL BACKGROUND : Shri Manoj Kumar Das is a native of Bordoloni, Dhemaji District, with deep familial, social, and cultural roots in Sissi Borgaon LAC. He enjoys wide acceptability across communities due to his clean image, inclusive outlook, and decades of public engagement.
He comes from a respected family of public service. His father, Shri Rabi Das, was an educationist (Principal) and former Dy Chief Councillor of Dhemaji Mahkuma Parishad. His uncle Dr N C Das was a people’s doctor, G K Das was Principal. They are remembered for integrity and commitment to society. This legacy strengthens Shri Das’s credibility and connect at the grassroots level.
2. EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
B.E. (Production Engineering), First Class with Distinction MBA (Full-Time), First Class PhD Scholar (Bamboo Sector – final submission stage) Fellow, Institution of Engineers (India) Certified Independent Director (IICA, Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GoI)
He brings a rare blend of technical knowledge, management expertise, and policy understanding relevant to modern governance.
3. GOVERNANCE, ADMINISTRATIVE & POLICY EXPERIENCE
Shri Das has over 35 years of experience in public institutions, development finance, and policy execution, with a strong focus on the North Eastern Region.
North Eastern Development Finance Corporation Ltd. (NEDFi) Served 24 years in senior positions Delhi Resident Representative for 15 years, handling Government of India liaison Instrumental in mobilising central funds and schemes for Assam and NER Extensive experience in MSME promotion, entrepreneurship, skill development, cluster development, and project finance
Indian Institute of Entrepreneurship (IIE) – Director Skilling of 8,000 youth under ASULM–ESTP across Assam Implementation of AFD-assisted Assam Forest Project (140 JFMCs) Designated Regional Entrepreneurship Hub under PM-YUVA Implementation of 20 MSME clusters, ASPIRE incubators, and SC/OBC livelihood clusters
North Eastern Regional Agricultural Marketing Corporation Ltd – Managing Director (Additional Charge) Played a key role in organisational revival under GoI support Initial turnaround reported in FY 2022–23
This experience equips him with a clear understanding of government systems, scheme convergence, and last-mile delivery.
4. ENTREPRENEURIAL EXPERIENCE
Early career exposure at Hero Honda Motors Ltd. First entrepreneur selected under Operation Udyog Scheme, Govt. of Assam Promoted an industrial unit at Rani Industrial Area
This gives him practical insight into employment generation, industrial challenges, and local economic growth.
5. SOCIAL, CULTURAL & GRASSROOTS CONNECT
Assam Association, Delhi (19 years) – General Secretary (7 Yrs), Vice President, Treasurer Helped connect over 10,000 Assamese residents Played a key role in constructing Srimanta Sankaradeva Bhawan Majuli Island Protection & Development Council – Founding Project Director & Vice Chairman Active association with cultural bodies, Bhaona festivals, conservation initiatives, and social trusts President, Rotary Club of Guwahati (2025–26) District-level responsibility for community initiatives across NER
These roles demonstrate his grassroots connect, organizational capability, and cultural rootedness.
6. POLITICAL EXPERIENCE & PARTY WORK
Joined BJP Assam in September 2024 Executive Member, Foreign Affairs Department, BJP Assam State Unit Chief Editor, Ishan BJP Videsh Barta
The inaugural issue of Ishan BJP Videsh Barta was released by Hon’ble Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma during the State Executive Meeting on 27 December 2025.
He is ideologically aligned with Nation First, Antyodaya, cultural nationalism, and Atmanirbhar Bharat.
7. COMMUNICATION & PUBLIC OUTREACH
TV anchor and regular panelist on development and public affairs Strong digital outreach with ~1 million cumulative online viewership Author of articles on governance, development, and culture Subject of a published biography documenting his public life
8. ELECTORAL & STRATEGIC STRENGTHS
Indigenous son of Dhemaji with strong constituency roots OBC (Chutia) representation with cross-community appeal Clean, non-controversial public record Ability to translate government schemes into local outcomes Strong connect with youth, cultural bodies, and civil society
9. VISION FOR SISSIBORGAON LAC
To develop Sissiborgaon as a model constituency through: Skill development and youth employment Promotion of MSMEs, bamboo-based and agro-linked industries Effective implementation of central and state welfare schemes Strengthening education, healthcare access, and rural infrastructure Preservation of Assamese culture and indigenous identity Transparent, responsive, and corruption-free governance
10. Awards
Dhemaji Life Time Achievement Award Gyanjyoti Award 2021 Auniati Award 2023 Biography: “Manoj Kumar Das – Ek Bornil Jeevan Gatha” (Published January 2024)
CONCLUSION
With his combination of governance experience, grassroots credibility, cultural grounding, and ideological clarity, Shri Manoj Kumar Das represents a strong, credible, and winnable BJP candidature for 079 Sissiborgaon LAC and can significantly strengthen the party’s development-oriented leadership in Dhemaji district.