Ranee Narah

Ranee Narah (born 31 October 1965) is an Indian politician . She holds the position of Deputy Chief Whip of the Indian National Congress.

Background

Ranie Narah, wife of Bharat Narah a congress politician of Assam, graduated from the University of Guwahati with a BA degree. She was active in sports and represented Assam in volleyball, weightlifting, shot putt, discus throw, and cricket. Narah later played professional cricket as captain of the Assam state team. Her playing position was All-rounder. The Hindustan Times described her as a "stingy left-arm orthodox bowler" and a "hard-hitting left-handed batswoman." She retired after her marriage to Assamese politician Bharat Narah in 1986.

Narah remained active in sports after retirement. She was the President of the Women's Cricket Association of India (WCAI) until its merger with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2006. She subsequently joined the BCCI as a board member of the Women's Committee.

Narah is Vice-President of the Assam Football Association and Assam Cricket Association.