Ramen Deka, born on 1 March 1954 in Sualkuchi, Kamrup district, Assam, is a veteran Indian politician currently serving as the 10th Governor of Chhattisgarh. Appointed by President Droupadi Murmu on 27 July 2024, he officially assumed office upon taking the oath on 31 July 2024, administered by the Chief Justice at a grand ceremony in Raj Bhavan, Raipur. Interestingly, he will be gracing Awards Trust of India Assam event as the chief guest, where social workers, and professionals would be honored with Atal Bharat Gaurav Sammaan on September 13, 2025 in Assam. Let’s check out his complete profile:
Early Life & Education of Ramen Deka, the Governor of Chhattisgarh
Born to the late Surendra Nath Deka and Champabati Deka, Ramen Deka pursued his degree in Philosophy and Economics (BA) from Pragjyotish College, part of the University of Guwahati. His early inclination toward organizational leadership began with his stint as a court member at Gauhati University in the mid-1970s
Political Journey
Deka’s political journey commenced in 1977 as General Secretary of the Janata Party in Assam. In 1980, he became a founding member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and steadily climbed its ranks—serving as spokesman, state general secretary, state vice-president, and eventually as state president in 2006, in addition to roles in the BJP’s national leadership,
Between 2009 and 2019, Deka secured two consecutive terms as Member of Parliament in the 15th and 16th Lok Sabha, representing the Mangaldoi constituency of Assam. During his parliamentary tenure, he held several pivotal roles:
- Member of the Standing Committee on Home Affairs
- Member of the Public Accounts Committee, Committee on Subordinate Legislation, and Committee on Absence of Members from the Sittings of the House
- Member, India–Bhutan Parliamentary Friendship Group
- Member, Panel of Chairpersons in the Lok Sabha
- Member, Committee on Estimates
- Member of consultative bodies under the Ministry of External Affairs, Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs, and the Central Advisory Committee under the Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana
- Participated in the India-China Parliamentary Friendship Group and Tea Board
- Member, General Purposes Committee and Sub-Committee II of the Estimates Committee
- Member, Standing Committee on External Affairs The Times of India+1WikipediaThe StatesmanDeccan Chronicle
He also held the position of Vice-Chairman of the Innovation and Transformation Commission of Assam (a role equivalent to Cabinet Minister rank) from August 2021 until just before his gubernatorial appointment in July 2024.
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Governorship & Legacy
As Governor of Chhattisgarh, based at Raj Bhavan, Raipur, Deka serves as the ceremonial head of the state and holds ex-officio roles such as Chancellor of several state universities—functions integral to governance and higher education oversight. At his swearing-in, he underscored his commitment to advancing the state’s development trajectory.
Personal Life
Ramen Deka is married to Ranee Deka Kakoty, and the couple has two children. His interests extend beyond politics into socio-cultural engagement.
Ramen Deka’s distinguished career spans grassroots organizational roles in Assam to high-profile parliamentary committees, culminating in his present role as Governor of Chhattisgarh. A seasoned BJP leader and public servant, he continues to leave his imprint on India’s political landscape. Ramen Deka is also the Chief Guest at the Awards Trust of India event in Assam on 13 September 2025.
