Ayesha Hazarika, of Assamese descent, became the first person of her background to join the House of Lords as Baroness Hazarika.

Ayesha Hazarika, a British-Indian of Assamese descent, made history as the first person from her background to join the House of Lords, the UK's upper chamber of parliament. With a background in stand-up comedy and political commentary, she was appointed as Baroness Hazarika of Coatbridge. Hazarika, a former political aide and pundit, is the first individual of Assamese origin to hold this position.