Dr Kipa Kahaa

Dr Kipa Kahaa is an Indian politician and social activist based in Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh. He serves as General Secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) and as a Member of the All India Congress Committee (AICC). He has been a member of the Indian National Congress since 8 September 1999.

Early Life

Dr Kipa Kahaa was born on 30 January 1976. His father was Late Kipa Hanu, and his mother was Late Kipa Sampuk. He resides at Sonia Apartment, Polo Colony, Naharlagun, District Papum Pare, Arunachal Pradesh.

Education

Dr Kipa Kahaa holds an Honorary Doctorate in the field of Public Relations and Social Activities, conferred by the World Human Rights Protection Commission (WHRPC) on 21 June 2023.

Career

Dr Kipa Kahaa joined the Indian National Congress as a member on 8 September 1999 and has held numerous positions within the party over the years, including Secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (1999–2001), General Secretary of the Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (2002–2004), Chairman of the Indian Youth Congress Membership Drive for the Arunachal unit (2002), Vice President of the Arunachal Pradesh Youth Congress (2005–2011), and Vice Chairman of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Seva Dal (2011–2013).

He has served as General Secretary of INTUC, Arunachal Unit, since 2003, and as General Secretary of the Rashtriya Yuva Parishad, Arunachal Unit (2004–2009). He has also served as State Coordinator and Chairman of the State Level Management Committee of the Rajiv Gandhi Study Circle, Arunachal Pradesh unit.

He was appointed PCC Election Observer for West Siang District during the 2004 and 2009 Assembly Elections, PCC Election Observer for Upper Subansiri District during the 2007 Panchayati Raj Assembly Elections, In-charge of Publicity for the Arunachal West Lok Sabha candidate during the June 2009 elections, and Block Returning Officer (BRO) for the AICC Election of Seppa (East) Assembly Constituency in October 2010.

Since 2014, Dr Kipa Kahaa has served as State Chief Organiser of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Seva Dal, during which he initiated the construction of the "Gandhi Market" at Naharlagun. AICC President Rahul Gandhi appointed him AICC Observer for Sikkim on 8 February 2019, and AICC Observer for the Murshidabad Parliamentary Constituency, West Bengal, on 13 April 2019. He was appointed General Secretary of APCC on 1 February 2024 by APCC President Shri Nabam Tuki, and was re-appointed to the role on 4 August 2026 by APCC President Shri Bosiram Siram.

Achievements and Awards

Honorary Doctorate in Public Relations and Social Activities, World Human Rights Protection Commission (WHRPC), 21 June 2023
Rashtriya Ashoka Sammaan, approved by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, 18 May 2024
Appreciation Certificate Award, Bharat Gaurav Ratna Shri Samman, 2025
Rashtriya Shaurya Sammaan, approved by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India, 27 January 2026

Social and Community Roles

Dr Kipa Kahaa has held or holds the following social and community leadership roles:

Chairman, Human Rights of Arunachal (HRA), since 2000/2004
Chairman, Arunachal Guild for Cultural Integration (AGCI)
Chairman, FC Royal Arunachal Pradesh
President, Arunachal Taekwondo Association, since 2011 (previously President, 2009–2026)
Former Vice President, Arunachal Olympic Association (AOA), 2012–2025
Former President, All Arunachal Players Welfare Association
Former Disciplinary Action Chairman, All Arunachal Contractor Welfare Association
Life Member, Youth Hostel Association of India (YHAI)
Life Member, Arunachal Pradesh Catholic Association (APCA)
Member, Prasidh Bharat (PB News), a national-level press media organization registered with the RNI

Earlier in his career, he served as General Secretary of the Government Higher Secondary School, Naharlagun (1996–97), President of the Nyapin-Sangram Sports Club (1994–95), Secretary of Games & Sports for the All Nyishi Students Union (ANSU) (1997–99), and Producer of "AT-News," a daily English and Hindi local news programme (2003).

International Exposure

Dr Kipa Kahaa has attended the Conference of International Financial Globalisation in Bangkok, Thailand, and has travelled to Qatar, Belgium, and France.

Conferences and Notable Events Attended

Dr Kipa Kahaa has attended numerous national conventions and events over the course of his political career, including the India Youth Congress North-East Political Convention in Dimapur, Nagaland (2001); the 82nd AICC Plenary Session in Hyderabad (2005); the North-East Youth Congress Sangam in Guwahati (2008); International AIDS Day observances in New Delhi (2006); the 125th and 126th birth anniversary events for Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru in New Delhi (2014, 2015); the 84th AICC Plenary Session in New Delhi (2018); multiple AICC National Executive Meetings in New Delhi (2018); and the National Maha Adhivesan in Ajmer, Rajasthan (2019).

Personal Life

Dr Kipa Kahaa is married to Mrs. Jumken Rallen Kipa; their marriage took place on 9 October 2007. His children are Miss Kipa Sonia, Shri Kipa Henry, and Shri Kipa Nyite. His hobbies include social work, music, football, and badminton.

Contact Information

Address: Rajiv Gandhi Bhawan, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, India Phone: +91 9862384393 Email: kipakaha@gmail.com, kipakaha7@gmail.com