Chandra Prasad Saikia (1927–2006) was a writer from Assam, India. He was the president of the Asam Sahitya Sabha held at Hajo and Jorhat district, Assam in 1999 and 2000, respectively.[1] Saikia was born on 8 July 1927 in Jalukgaon, Jhanji in Sivasagar district, Assam. After having primary education in Sivasagar he had left for Kolkata for higher education.
Chandra Prasad Saikia | |
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Born | 8 July 1927 Jalukgaon, Jhanji, Sivasagar district , Assam |
Died | 8 August 2006 (aged 79) |
Occupation | Writer, Editor & Publisher |
Language | Assamese |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Presidency College, Kolkata |
Notable awards | Assam Valley Literary Award Sahitya Akademi Award Padma Bhushan |
Children | Three |
Saikia was also editor of various journals and newspapers, including Goriyoshi, The Assam Tribune, Prakash, Natun Dainik, and Asom Batori.