Rajya Sabha MP
Kanad Purkayastha
Rajya Sabha – Assam Constituency · Assam
BJPMember of Parliament
- State: Assam
- Position: Rajya Sabha MP
- Party: BJP
- Gender: Male
- Age: 58 · DOB 21 Feb 1968
- Father: Shri Kabindra Purkayastha
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Kanad Purkayastha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Assam, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from to . He is listed as political and Social Worker by profession. Check his verified record below and rate his performance on NetaSampark.
Who is Kanad Purkayastha?
Kanad Purkayastha represents Assam in the Rajya Sabha, the Council of States in India's Parliament, as a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Rajya Sabha members are elected by the elected members of the state's Legislative Assembly. His current term runs from to .
According to his Rajya Sabha biodata, he was born on in Silchar(Assam). His father's name is recorded as Shri Kabindra Purkayastha.
Kanad Purkayastha's assets and affidavit
As declared in his 2025 Rajya Sabha election affidavit (compiled by ADR/MyNeta):
- Total assets: Rs 34,71,588 (about Rs 34.7 lakh)
- Total liabilities: Rs 7,00,000 (about Rs 7.0 lakh)
- Criminal cases declared: 0
These figures are self-declared and reflect the position at the time of filing.
Positions held (official record)
- June 2025: Elected to Rajya Sabha
- July 2025 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways
- Aug. - Sept.. 2025: Member, Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
- Sept. 2025 onwards: Member, Committee on Communications and Information Technology
- Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India- Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group
- State
- Assam
- Position
- Rajya Sabha MP
- Party
- BJP
- Gender
- Male
- Age
- 58 · DOB 21 Feb 1968
- Father
- Shri Kabindra Purkayastha
- Spouse
- Shrimati Taramoni Purkayastha
- Marital
- Married
- Profession
- Political and Social Worker
- Education
- Graduate
- Terms
- 1
- Membership
- Sitting
- Children
- 1 son(s), 1 daughter(s)
2025
Election result
- Assets declared
- Rs 34,71,588 (as declared in 2025 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Liabilities declared
- Rs 7,00,000 (as declared in 2025 Rajya Sabha affidavit)
- Criminal cases declared
- 0
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Who is Kanad Purkayastha?
Kanad Purkayastha is a Member of Parliament in the Rajya Sabha representing Assam, from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), with the current term running from 15 June 2025 to 14 June 2031.
Which state does Kanad Purkayastha represent in the Rajya Sabha?
He represents Assam in the Rajya Sabha, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat record.
Which party does Kanad Purkayastha belong to?
He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as per the Rajya Sabha record.
When does Kanad Purkayastha's Rajya Sabha term end?
His current term began on 15 June 2025 and ends on 14 June 2031, per the Rajya Sabha Secretariat.
What is Kanad Purkayastha's educational qualification?
According to the Rajya Sabha biodata: B.Sc. (Life Science); Educated at Gurucharan College, Gauhati University; Silchar, Assam.
How many terms has Kanad Purkayastha served in the Rajya Sabha?
His Rajya Sabha biodata lists 1 term.
What assets has Kanad Purkayastha declared?
In his 2025 Rajya Sabha affidavit he declared total assets of Rs 34,71,588 (about Rs 34.7 lakh) and liabilities of Rs 7,00,000 (about Rs 7.0 lakh).
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Timeline
Parliamentary career
– : Member from Assam, Rajya Sabha (current term; Rajya Sabha Secretariat)
June 2025: Elected to Rajya Sabha
July 2025 onwards: Member, Consultative Committee for the Ministry of Railways
Aug. - Sept.. 2025: Member, Committee on Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
Sept. 2025 onwards: Member, Committee on Communications and Information Technology
Feb. 2026 onwards: Member, India- Ireland Parliamentary Friendship Group
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(Entries above the current term are from the member's official Rajya Sabha biodata 'positions held', quoted as published.)
Sources & last updated
Directory facts on this page are compiled from public datasets published on data.gov.in (NDSAP) and the Election Commission of India. Citizen ratings and edits are moderated on NetaSampark.
Profile last updated .
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