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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
Gogoi invites Paresh Barua to join politics
October 23, 2014 4:28 am
Dismissing Barua’s demand for a plebiscite on the “sovereignty” issue, Chief Minister Gogoi said 99 per cent people of Assam do not support Barua.
Come, join politics: Gogoi tells ULFA rebel Paresh Barua
October 22, 2014 5:27 pm
“My appeal to Paresh Barua is – come out and join active electoral politics if you really intend to do something good for the people of Assam,” Gogoi said.
Northeast people have realized Modi’s “lip sympathy” for region: Tarun Gogoi
October 21, 2014 5:46 pm
By-elections were held for one assembly constituency each in Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur.
Assam CM Tarun Gogoi launches cleanliness drive three days later
October 06, 2014 1:04 am
Gogoi also announced constituting a Green Brigade and committees to look after cleanliness in different localities.
Centre gives Rs 286 cr to flood-hit Assam, Gogoi wants more
October 02, 2014 1:21 am
Singh also announced immediate sanction and release of Rs 8 crore central share under disaster relief fund.
Tarun Gogoi refutes charges of hatching a 'conspiracy'
October 01, 2014 5:26 pm
There is no iota of truth, it is politically motivated, aimed at misleading the people of the state,' Gogoi said.
Tarun Gogoi regrets PM didn't visit flood-hit Assam
September 30, 2014 6:44 pm
Gogoi said the PM did not mention about saving river Brahmaputra during his public address at the Madison Square.
Assam to set up 50-MW gas-based power plant
September 29, 2014 8:08 pm
Estimated to cost about Rs 300 crore, the gas-based power project will be set up in CM Tarun Gogoi's constituency.
Floods: Assam-Meghalaya toll reaches 78; Gogoi makes aerial survey
September 26, 2014 8:26 pm
In neighbouring Meghalaya, at least 41 persons have lost their lives till Friday.
Gogoi says give us J&K treatment and Rs 1,000 crore
September 26, 2014 2:25 am
The cM’s letter to Modi also details the loss of life, damage to roads, bridges, houses and agricultural land in the flood.
