27 Jan,2026
An IRS officer with a delivery record. Bora helped drive Assam’s tourism push and rising footfalls, earning continued charge of ATDC even after moving to Information & Public Relations.
An IPS officer often trusted with civil-administration roles, Barah’s career signals government confidence.
Well-networked, culturally engaged and close to the chief minister, he has turned Guwahati policing into a high-profile assignment, where access matters as much as authority.
Singh's leadership style blends visibility with operational ease, keeping the police force responsive while avoiding unnecessary friction with the political executive.
Handling the sensitive Home and Political departments, he operates at the nerve centre of law, order and electoral management, without courting attention.
Low-profile, rule-bound and trusted across political lines, Kota represents continuity and control. In a system that prizes discretion, his restraint is his strength.
As Assam’s AG, he is the state’s top legal voice. As BCCI secretary, he helps run India’s most powerful sporting body. His proximity to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and rapport with ICC chairman Jay Shah amplify his reach.
As Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court, his power lies not only in the judgments he delivers, but in the benches he constitutes, the cases he prioritises and the judicial tone he sets for the entire region the court serves.
From the Bilkis Bano remission verdict to sharp rebukes of state excesses, his pen carries institutional weight.
The most powerful officer from Assam today. As IB chief, Deka sits atop India’s intelligence pyramid, with access to information that defines political fortunes.