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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)

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

Daily briefing: First dose of Covid vaccine to 1 cr health workers; India briefs envoys on ‘Pak hand’ in J&K attack

November 24, 2020 9:02 am

From SIT probe into ‘love jihad’ ruling out conspiracy angle to Kerala govt holding back social media law, here are the top news today.

Assam's tallest leader, mentor, wise teacher: Congress remembers party stalwart Tarun Gogoi

November 23, 2020 9:06 pm

Congress leaders from across the country condoled the demise of Tarun Gogoi, who assumed varied positions within the party in his political career spanning over 50 years.

'A popular leader with years of political experience': PM Modi remembers Tarun Gogoi

November 23, 2020 6:43 pm

Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, a Congress veteran, passed away at the Gauhati Medical College Hospital on Monday.

Three-time CM, he was the voice of Assam in Delhi

November 24, 2020 12:35 pm

“He (Gogoi) left this world at 5.34 pm,” Assam’s Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced outside the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).

Tarun Gogoi dies at 84: A six-time MP, he served as Assam CM for 15 years

November 23, 2020 6:45 pm

Tarun Gogoi passes away: During Narasimha Rao's tenure (1991-95) as the Prime Minister of India, Gogoi served in the Union cabinet as the Minister of State (Independent Charge) Ministry of Food and Food Processing Industry. 

Former CM Tarun Gogoi dies, Assam announces three-day state mourning

November 30, 2020 11:27 am

Tarun Gogoi was diagnosed with Covid in August end and was administered plasma therapy when his condition worsened. After testing negative for Covid, Gogoi was battling post-Covid complications.

Tarun Gogoi very critical; PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi speak to son Gaurav

November 23, 2020 7:35 pm

Tarun Gogoi's health condition deteriorated on Saturday afternoon, following multi-organ failure and he became unconscious with difficulty in breathing.

Tarun Gogoi’s health worsens, on ventilator support

November 22, 2020 2:01 am

Gogoi was diagnosed with Covid in August end and was administered plasma therapy when his condition worsened. After testing negative for Covid, Gogoi has been battling post-Covid complications.

Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi in ICU as oxygen levels drop

September 25, 2020 10:54 am

Gogoi’s oxygen level had dropped to 82 in the morning. However, authorities and family members say the level has recovered now to 92-93 with support and he is “stable”. 

Tarun Gogoi’s health deteriorates, given plasma

September 02, 2020 2:46 pm

Assam Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma tweeted, “Ex CM Tarun Gogoi, who is admitted in GMCH for Covid 19 had a sudden fall in Oxygen saturation to 88% at 11.30pm.

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