New West Bengal minister carries Assam connection into Cabinet, backs closer ties Assam University alumnus Anandamoy Barman says shared history, culture & communities remain key to stronger interstate relations.
Anandamoy Barman and Assam CM Sarma at the Shiva Temple in Atharokhai Circle, Siliguri during a political rally
Assam-Bengal relations, shaped by shared history, language, culture and people-to-people bonds, must be strengthened further in the coming days, newly sworn-in West Bengal Minister of State Anandamoy Barman said, on Monday.
Barman is an alumnus of Assam University, Silchar, who took oath as Minister in the Suvendu Adhikari-led West Bengal government.
The two states Assam and West Bengal have always maintained a close relationship because communities on both sides have lived with deep social, linguistic and cultural connections., he said. (The Assam Tribune)
His remarks assume significance in the backdrop of recent cordial political exchanges between the two states.
Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma was present during the oath-taking ceremony of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, while Adhikari attended the swearing-in ceremony of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government in Guwahati on May 12.
Barman said such gestures are important for improving understanding and cooperation between the neighbouring states. “The relationship is already there. It should be strengthened further for the benefit of the people,” he asserted.
Barman’s elevation as a minister has also brought pride to Assam University, where he completed his Masters in Education in 2013.
“I feel very happy that my teachers and well-wishers are rejoicing in this moment. I thank all my teachers of the department. Their blessings mean a lot to me,” Barman said.
Dr Sreeparna Bhattacharjee, Associate Professor in the Department of Education, said Barman’s rise has made the department and the university proud.
“I hope he would emerge as a pro-people leader guided by education, values and commitment to society,” said Bhattacharjee.
Responding to the affection from his teachers, Barman said he had personally contacted several of them after his swearing-in to seek their blessings.
Barman was first elected as a member of the West Bengal Legislative Assembly from Matigara-Naxalbari in 2021.
He defeated Sankar Malakar of Trinamool Congress by 104,265 votes in 2026 West Bengal Assembly election.
He is also the President of Siliguri organization district BJP.
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