Joy Bhadra Hagjer (1914–1973) was an Indian politician. He held many portfolios in the Assam Legislative Assembly. During the period of his demise, he was undivided Assam's Minister of Veterinary, Jails and Minority Affairs as on 18 July 1973. He belongs to the indigenous Dimasa community. He was honoured being founder president of

Bodo Sahitya Sabha The Bodo Sahitya Sabha promotes the Bodo language and Bodo literature. It was founded under the presidency and leadership of Joy Bhadra Hagjer, at Basugaon, in the district of Kokrajhar, Assam on 16 November 1952. It consisted of representati ...

as its President.

and there are also some colleges in the state named after him.

Early life and education

Joy Bhadra Hagjer was born in the tiny village named Nanadisa located near

Haflong Haflong is a town and headquarters of Dima Hasao district (formerly North Cachar Hills district) in the state of Assam in India. It is the only hill station in Assam. Etymology Haflong is a Dimasa word meaning '' ant hill''. Climate Haflong ...

. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from Murari Chand College, Sylhet.

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* http://164.100.47.5/Newmembers/mpterms.aspx 1914 births 1973 deaths Members of the Assam Legislative Assembly Indian independence activists from Assam Members of the Constituent Assembly of India People from Dima Hasao district Murari Chand College alumni Dimasa people {{Assam-politician-stub