Sibendra Narayan Koch
Sibendra Narayan Koch | |
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| Sibendra Narayan Koch | |
| Born | 21 May 1937 Guthulibari village, West Garo Hills, Meghalaya |
| Died | 11 July 2015 |
| Pen name | Kamata Ratna [4th Dec 2014] Koch Ratna [6th February 2015] |
| Occupation | Lawyer MLA [1972] Writer Historian |
| Language | Assamese, Bengali, English, Hindi, Sanskrit, Garo, and Koch |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Literary movement | History and culture of Koch |
| Notable works | Koch Janagosthir Atit Sandhanat Eti Khoj |
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Sibendra Narayan Koch (21 May 1937 – 11 July 2015) was born in Guthulibari village of West Garo Hills of undivided Assam, on May 21, 1937. Sibendra Narayan Koch was a well-known writer and played a crucial role in democratic movements for the Koch community in Assam and Meghalaya.
He belonged to the Koch community, which is a minority tribe in Meghalaya. He became a member of the legislative assembly in Meghalaya, representing the Mendipathar Constituency in 1972. This was a significant achievement as he got the chance to speak up for his community and fight for their rights.
Sibendra Narayan Koch, alongside his democratic endeavors, was a prolific author who delved into the history, language, and culture of the Koch community. His renowned book, "Koch Janagosthir Atit Sandhanat Eti Khoj," earned him the esteemed title of 'Koch Ratna' at the 2015 Dalu session of the Meghalaya Koch Sanmilan.
References
- Death of Koch Ratna mourned (2015, July 13). In The Assam Tribune. Retrieved October 12, 2018,[1]
- Prodhani, J. (N.D.). Sibendra Narayan Koch: A Scholar Par Excellence. In Academia. Retrieved October 12, 2018,[2]
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