Career
He is now chiefly remembered for his sycophancy to Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, encapsulated by his c. 1974 proclamation that "India is Indira. He was the Governor of Bihar from 1 February 1971 to 4 February 1973.
He died in New Delhi.
Barua was a noted poet as well. His collection of Assamese poems, Sagar Dekhisa (সাগৰ দেখিছা) is still very popular.
He was the elder brother of famous Assamese poet Nabakanta Barua.