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Tarun Gogoi
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- Born 01 April 1936
- Birth Place Rangajan Tea Estate, Assam Province, British India, Assam, India
- Profession Politician
- Political Party Indian National Congress
- In Office 13th Chief Minister Of Assam 18 May 20011 - 24 May 2016, Minister Of State (Independent Charge) For Food Processing Industries, Government Of India 1993-1995, Member Of Parliament, Lok Sabha 1998-2001, Member Of Assam Legislative Assembly 20 September 2001 - 23 November 2020
- Awards Padma Bhushan (2021; Posthumous)
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Tarun Gogoi BIOGRAPHY
Last Updated : 19 Dec 2024
Tarun Gogoi (April 1 1936 – November 23 2020): A Legacy in Assam Politics
Tarun Gogoi, a prominent figure in Indian politics, served as Assam’s Chief Minister for an unprecedented 15 years (2001-2016), the longest tenure in the state’s history. A lawyer by profession and a member of the Indi...
Tarun Gogoi PERSONAL LIFE
| Spouse | Dolly Gogoi (1972) |
| Children | Chandrima, Gaurav |
| Education | Gauhati University (LLB) |
POSITIONS HELD BY Tarun Gogoi
| Position | Tenure |
|---|---|
| Chief Minister of Assam | 18 May 2001 - 24 May 2016 |
| Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | N/A |
| Member of the 12th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 13th Lok Sabha | N/A |
| Member of the 7th Lok Sabha | N/A |
TARUN GOGOI NEWS
Will consider request if ULFA leader wants to see his ailing mother: Gogoi
September 17, 2015 4:37 am
In 2003, Barua shifted from Bhutan to Bangladesh after Bhutan army launched an operation.
Tarun Gogoi announces financial assistance to Kalpana Lajmi
September 16, 2015 4:21 pm
Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today announced Rs One lakh assistance to filmmaker Kalpana Lajmi, who is keeping unwell.
Centre yet to release Rs 387.2 cr for last year's flood rehabilitation, says Assam CM Gogoi
September 10, 2015 9:54 am
Gogoi said the state has enough funds for relief work, but Central assistance was needed for rehabilitation and restoration activities.
Inside Track: Woke up late
August 30, 2015 12:00 am
Last week when TV channels announced that Sarma was holding talks with BJP president Amit Shah, Rahul sprang belatedly into action.
Tarun Gogoi’s ex-confidante Himanta Biswa Sarma joins BJP in style
August 29, 2015 2:33 am
Sarma’s joining the BJP has sent shivers through the rank and file of the ruling Congress party, especially after about 10 other party legislators greeted Sarma on his return from Delhi at the airport.
Assam flood toll rises to 13, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi makes aerial survey
August 23, 2015 7:08 pm
After an aerial survey of more than two hours, CM Gogoi said state govt has stepped up rescue and relief operations in the state with all ministers directed to visit the affected districts to monitor relief operations.
Will enact new law to end child marriage, says Tarun Gogoi
August 19, 2015 2:59 am
Gogoi said his government has already tied up with Nobel winner Kailash Satyarthi to conduct a survey of child rights violations in the state soon.
Louis Berger bribery case Minister who awarded contract should take responsibility: Gogoi
August 18, 2015 4:52 am
He said that the “concerned minister” who had awarded the contract to US firm Louis Berger for a water supply project in Guwahati should take responsibility for it.
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi: Make Naga accord details public
August 16, 2015 12:55 am
"I appeal to the government of India to complete the border fencing works expeditiously and guard the international boundary more effectively in order to stop illegal influx into Assam,” said Gogoi.
Tarun Gogoi: Why details not made public?
August 07, 2015 6:26 am
Gogoi also expressed displeasure that the Prime Minister had not consulted him and taken him into confidence.
