Sarbananda Sonowal
Sarbananda Sonowal is a Lok Sabha MP belonging to BJP, representing Dibrugarh, Assam. He is 62 years old and has declared Post Graduate Professional as his highest education. In the 2024 election affidavit, total assets were declared at ₹4.85 Cr, compared with ₹3.20 Cr in 2021. No criminal cases are declared in the affidavit. Our records show 6 elections contested, 6 won.
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Political Career Timeline
- 1992President· Assam
Served 7 years as President of All Assam Students Union (AASU) (1992–1999).
- 2001Member of Legislative Assembly· Moran
Elected to Assam Legislative Assembly.
- 2004Member of Parliament· Dibrugarh
Elected to 14th Lok Sabha defeating Paban Singh Ghatowar (INC).
- 2012Assam BJP State President· Assam
Joined BJP and appointed Assam BJP State President.
- 2014Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Skill Development, Youth Affairs & Sports· Lakhimpur
Elected to 16th Lok Sabha and sworn in as Union MoS (IC).
- 201614th Chief Minister of Assam· Majuli
Led BJP to historic Assam Assembly victory and sworn in as 14th Chief Minister of Assam (2016–2021).
- 2021Union Cabinet Minister for Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush· Rajya Sabha
Elected to Rajya Sabha and sworn in as Union Cabinet Minister.
- 2024Union Cabinet Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways· DibrugarhCurrent
Elected to 18th Lok Sabha defeating Lurinjyoti Gogoi (AJP/Opposition) by 2,79,321 votes and retained Ports, Shipping & Waterways portfolio.
Election History
| Year | House | Constituency | Party | Result | Votes | Vote Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Assembly | Moran | AGP AGP | Won | 38,210 | 44.2% |
| 2004 | Lok Sabha | Dibrugarh | AGP AGP | Won | 2,85,210 | 42.1% |
| 2014 | Lok Sabha | Lakhimpur | BJP | Won | 6,12,543 | 55.05% |
| 2016 | Assembly | Majuli | BJP | Won | 49,602 | 50.7% |
| 2021 | Assembly | Majuli | BJP | Won | 67,242 | 60.1% |
| 2024 | Lok Sabha | Dibrugarh | 🪷 BJP | Won | 6,93,762 | 54.27% |
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Financial Profile(2024)
- Immovable Assets₹3.00 Cr62%
- Movable Assets₹1.85 Cr38%
- Liabilities₹00%
Source: 2024 Election Affidavit · Not independently audited
Criminal Cases
No criminal cases declared in the most recent affidavit.
Pending cases are allegations under judicial process, not convictions. Source: 2024 Election Affidavit.
Declared assets over time
Last updated 15 October 2026 Source: Candidate affidavits filed with the Election Commission of India (via ADR / MyNeta)Methodology
Family
Education
Income(2023 - 2024)
Declared income by year (5)
Frequently asked questions
Which constituency does Sarbananda Sonowal represent?
Sarbananda Sonowal is a Lok Sabha MP representing Dibrugarh, Assam and belongs to BJP.
What are the declared assets of Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal declared total assets of ₹4.85 Cr in the 2024 election affidavit.
How many criminal cases does Sarbananda Sonowal have?
Sarbananda Sonowal declared no criminal cases in the election affidavit.
What is the educational qualification of Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal declared Post Graduate Professional (LL.B. as the highest educational qualification.
How old is Sarbananda Sonowal?
Sarbananda Sonowal is 62 years old as per the records on file.
What was Sarbananda Sonowal's most recent election result?
Sarbananda Sonowal won the 2024 Lok Sabha election from Dibrugarh with a 54.27% vote share.
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