[5] His father was a former Chief Minister who also served as Member of Assam Legislative Assembly for Barkhetry.
He completed his graduation in Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) from Gauhati University in 1987.
He married Kasturi Bharali who is an ACS officer and is currently the Director of Employment and Craftsman of Assam.
Barman was the Indian National Congress candidate for Member of Assam Legislative Assembly for Barkhetry in 2016.
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