GUWAHATI: Former president of Asom Sahitya Sabha Dr. Paramananda Rajbongshi has stepped into politics through Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). Rajbongshi joined the regional party at its headquarters in the Ambari area of Guwahati.
AGP president Atul Bora and other senior leaders including Keshab Mahanta and Phani Bhusan Choudhury welcomed Dr. Rajbongshi, the former leader of Assam’s apex literary body to the party.
In his speech, Rajbongshi recalled his active participation in the Assam agitation which gave birth to AGP.
“I have joined the AGP to strengthen the party with my thoughts and ideas,” he said.
“Today is important day for us. Because, Dr. Rajbongshi who was associated with non-political activities including Asom Sahitya Sabha, AASU and teaching has joined us,” said Atul Bora.
Rajbongshi served as the general secretary of the Sahitya Sabha and later elected as the president in the year 2017.
He was also the principal of Pragjyotish College in Guwahati. Along with him, several other noted personalities also joined the AGP at the same programme.
