1 January, 2026
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. A 1988-batch IPS officer from Himachal Pradesh cadre, his authority comes not from visibility but from what he knows, and when he knows it.
Bhuyan’s influence lies in jurisprudence, not administration. From his dissent on retrospective environmental clearances to the Bilkis Bano remission verdict, his pen has consistently challenged executive excesses with institutional authority.
As Gauhati High Court Chief Justice, his authority extends beyond judgments to shaping benches, priorities and judicial tone. In Assam’s contested legal landscape, his court remains the final institutional check—quiet, procedural and decisive.
Saikia occupies a rare intersection of law, politics and sport. As Assam’s AG, he is the state’s top legal voice. As BCCI secretary, he helps run India’s most powerful sporting body.
The bureaucratic anchor of the state. 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.
Handling the sensitive Home and Political departments, he operates at the nerve centre of law, order and electoral management, without courting attention.
Flamboyant but pragmatic, Singh prefers outcomes over confrontation. His leadership style blends visibility with operational ease, keeping the police force responsive while avoiding unnecessary friction with the political executive.
The AGP may be diminished, but it is not irrelevant—and Bora is the reason. He controls pockets of loyal votes and anchors the BJP’s regional ally. In coalition politics, residual strength still converts into leverage.
An IPS officer often trusted with civil-administration roles, Barah’s career signals government confidence.
Bora helped drive Assam’s tourism push and rising footfalls, earning continued charge of ATDC even after moving to Information & Public Relations.