Earlier this year, in July, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also visited the ailing Basumatary at his residence in Udalguri district.

Digital Desk: Karendra Basumatary, former MLA from Mazbat constituency, passed away on Monday. He was 71.

According to sources, Basumatary had been battling a chronic disease for a long time. He breathed his last this evening at his residence.

Besides Mazbat, Basumatary was also elected as an MLA from the Paneri constituency for a term.

Basumatary was a senior leader of the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) before joining the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) in 2020. He is considered one of the well-known Bodo leaders in the Bodo society.

Earlier this year, in July, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also visited the ailing Basumatary at his residence in Udalguri district.

"Visited former MLA of Majbat Shri Karendra Basumatary, who has been keeping unwell, at his Rowta residence in Udalguri district and enquired about his health. Wished him a speedy recovery and assured him all possible Govt support in his treatment," CM Sarma tweeted.