Utpal Sarma chosen as new President of All Assam Students Union

Guwahati: During the ongoing convention of All Assam Students Union (AASU) in Morigaon, Utpal Sarma and Shankar Jyoti Baroh have been appointed as the new president and general secretary respectively.
The decision was taken on Friday following the resignation of former AASU president Dipanka Kumar Nath, who cited personal reasons for resigning.
Utpal Sarma, who had taken over as interim president after Nath’s departure, formally took over during the convention.

Sarma after being named the president, said that he will carry out the responsibilities with utmost dedication. “I hope the people will support me and give their love and blessings”, he said.

He expressed gratitude to the people of Morigaon for their warm reception during the 18th convention.

Meanwhile, Shankar Jyoti Baruah, already serving as the General Secretary, secured another term in his role.

Commenting on his reappointment, Baruah said, “For the second time, the representatives of AASU from various districts and the state-level executive members have shown faith in me and handed me the responsibility of carrying on as the General Secretary.”

Sarma further called for support from the people of Assam to continue addressing the issues of the indigenous population and working for their welfare.