CM Himanta visits Dibrugarh to condole Sonowal's brother
Synopsis
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma travelled to Dibrugarh to personally condole Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal on the death of his brother, Mista Prasad Sonowal Dangoriya, on August 2, 2026.
Key Takeaways
Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Dibrugarh on August 2, 2026 to pay condolences.
He visited the residence of Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal , a former Chief Minister of Assam.
The condolences were for Mista Prasad Sonowal Dangoriya , Sonowal's late brother.
Sarma expressed hope that the Sonowal family finds 'solace in this difficult time.' Both leaders are senior figures in Assam BJP and the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) .
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma travelled to Dibrugarh on Sunday, August 2, 2026, to personally pay his respects to the family of Mista Prasad Sonowal Dangoriya, the late brother of Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal.
Visiting the minister's residence, Sarma conveyed his condolences directly to the bereaved family. 'I conveyed my deepest condolences and hope the family finds solace in this difficult time,' he wrote, describing the visit as an act of personal respect.
Two pillars of Assam BJP, bound by loss
Sarbanand Sonowal, a Union Minister and former Chief Minister of Assam, is among the most senior BJP figures from the state. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who succeeded him as Chief Minister and serves as convenor of the North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), has been a close political ally. The two men together represent the spine of BJP's governance record in Assam over the past decade.
In Indian political life — particularly within the BJP's northeast network — personal condolence visits carry weight beyond protocol. They signal solidarity, reinforce bonds forged through years of shared governance, and remind party ranks that leadership shows up in private grief, not only at public podiums.
A quiet gesture from Dibrugarh
Dibrugarh, Assam's second-largest city and a political heartland of the state's upper-Assam belt, is closely associated with the Sonowal family. The Chief Minister's decision to travel there personally — rather than issue a statement from Guwahati — underscores the personal regard he holds for the minister and his kin.
At moments like these, the machinery of politics steps aside. What remains is simply one leader crossing a city to sit with a grieving family — and that, in itself, speaks clearly enough.
Point of View
Forged through successive state and central governments, extends into personal life. In a political ecosystem where NEDA's cohesion depends partly on interpersonal trust among its senior figures, such gestures quietly reinforce the alliance's social fabric. It also reflects Sarma's consistent practice of high-visibility personal outreach, which has become a hallmark of his political style in Assam.
NationPress
2 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Himanta Biswa Sarma visit Dibrugarh on August 2 2026?
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Dibrugarh to personally condole Union Minister Sarbanand Sonowal on the passing of his brother, Mista Prasad Sonowal Dangoriya.
Who is Mista Prasad Sonowal Dangoriya?
Mista Prasad Sonowal Dangoriya was the late brother of Union Minister and former Assam Chief Minister Sarbanand Sonowal.
Who is Sarbanand Sonowal?
Sarbanand Sonowal is a Union Minister and former Chief Minister of Assam, and one of the most senior BJP leaders from the state.
What is the relationship between Himanta Biswa Sarma and Sarbanand Sonowal?
Both are senior Assam BJP leaders. Sonowal served as Chief Minister before Sarma, and Sarma, who is also NEDA convenor, succeeded him. They are close political allies.
Where did Himanta Biswa Sarma meet the Sonowal family?
He met the family at Sarbanand Sonowal's residence in Dibrugarh, Assam.
