Kanakeswar Narzary was born on 2 January 1943, in Tengagaon village under Serfanguri Police Station in Kokrajhar District, Assam. He was the founder general secretary of All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) and later served as the chief of Bodoland Autonomous Council (BAC). His parents were Narayan Narzary and Dwislung Narzary.
He was highly respected within the Bodo community and known as “Khungkra” for his leadership and efforts to uplift the welfare of Bodo and tribal people. Besides his political pursuits, he was also recognized as a writer for his contributions to Bodo literature.
Kanakeswar Narzary passed away on 12 October 2003 (aged 60), at a private nursing home in Kolkata.
Kanakeswar Narzary Profile
| Full Name | Kanakeswar Narzary |
| Also Known As | Khungkhra |
| Known For | Founder General Secretary of ABSU |
| Date of Birth | 2 January 1943 |
| Birth Place | Tengaigaon village, Serfanguri, Kokrajhar |
| Education | BA in Political science |
| Father Name | Narayan Narzary |
| Mother Name | Dwislung Narzary |
| Wife | Hirabai Narzary |
| Children | 3 |
| Award | Jawaharlal Nehru Lifetime Achievement Award, 1999 |
| Death | 12 October 2003 |
Kanakeswar Narzary Education
Kanakeswar Narzary began his schooling in Gosainichina village. After completing his final exams at MV School, he continued his education at Sapatgram Amalgamated Academy and passed his matriculation exam in 1964. In 1965, he cleared his P.U. exams and BA Honours in Political Science from Kokrajhar College in 1968.
Kankeswar Narzary Career
Kankeswar Narzary was involved in student organizations since his school days. In 1967, he participated in meetings that led to the formation of the All Bodo Students Union .Here is the career details ok Narzary.
- General Secretary of ABSU in 1967
- Convenor of Young Plains Tribal Council of Assam
- Convenor of Progressive Plains Tribal Council of Assam
- Convenor of United Tribal Nationalist Liberation Front
- Chief of Bodoland Autonomous Council on 19 June 1996
- Chairman of UBNLF (United Tribal Nationalist Liberation Front) until his passing
What is Kanakeswar Narzary Sports Excellence Award?
In tribute to Kanakeswar Narzary’s memory and contributions, the BTR government has instituted the Kanakeswar Narzary Sports Excellence Award. This award aims to financially support to the-
- 100 best sportsperson of BTR with a citation and Rs. 1 Lakh each
- 10 best sports clubs of BTR with a citation and Rs. 5 Lakh each
The award was also discussed by the officials, during the BTR Budget 2024-25 session held on 18 and 19 June at the BTCLA House, Bodofa Nwgwr, Kokrajhar highlighting-
- Kanakeswar Narzary Sports Excellence Award of Rs. 1 lakh each given to 100 prominent sportspersons of BTR
- Awards of Rs. 5 lakh distributed to 10 champion teams of Top Tier League/Super League Football Competition under District Associations of BTR.
Birth Anniversary
Every year on 2 January, Kanakeswar Narzary birth anniversary is observed at Tengaigaon village playground in Kokrajhar. On this day, the Bodo community, along with Family, friends, and supporters remembers his contributions to uplifting the welfare of Bodo and tribal people.
Achievement | Awards
Kanakeswar Narzary was awarded with the “Jawaharlal Nehru Lifetime Achievement Award” in 1999 in New Delhi.
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FAQs
1. Why Kanakesswar Narzary is Remembered?
Kanakeswar Narzary is remembered as a founder general secretary of ABSU. He later served as chief of Bodoland Autonomous Council. He was highly respected within the Bodo community and known as “Khungkra Narzary” for his leadership and efforts to uplift the welfare of Bodo and tribal people
2. When is Kanakesswar Narzary birth anniversary?
Kanakesswar Narzary birth anniversary is observed on 2 January every year.