Silchar( Assam) , Jan 7 : Veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Kavindra Purkayastha breathed his last on January 7, 2026, at the age of 95, leaving behind a void in Assam’s political landscape. His demise marks the end of an era in Assam BJP politics, with condolences pouring in from across the state and the country.
Purkayastha, a key architect of the BJP’s growth in Assam, was a towering statesman known for his simplicity, intellectual depth, and unwavering discipline in public life. He served as the Union Minister of Communications in the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government and was a Member of Parliament from Silchar constituency multiple times.
His contributions to the party and the state are immeasurable, and his passing is being widely seen as a loss for the BJP and Assam. Purkayastha’s legacy will continue to inspire generations of politicians and citizens alike.
