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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 detractors fanned protests, says MHA report
August 21, 2014 1:28 am
MHA officials said CRPF acted in a restrained manner and this has reportedly irked the state administration.
Border clashes: Home Minister Rajnath Singh calls up CMs of Assam, Nagaland
August 20, 2014 8:16 pm
Singh offered Gogoi and Zelian all Central assistance to bring back normalcy along the Assam-Nagaland border.
Border row: Centre to talk to Assam, Nagaland CMs
August 20, 2014 1:26 am
Assam CM has rushed state chief secretary Jitesh Khosla to Delhi to oversee the mobilisation of troops.
Gogoi's convoy attacked during visit to violence-hit Uriamghat in Golaghat
August 18, 2014 5:21 pm
Protersters shouted slogans, pelted stones at Gogoi's vehicle but he was unhurt in the attack.
Free falling
July 23, 2014 4:20 am
For now, Congress does not show signs of being willing or able to remake its organisation and appeal
Demanding Gogoi ouster, Assam health minister quits
July 21, 2014 4:55 pm
Assam health and education minister resigns and vows to actively fight for the removal of CM Tarun Gogoi.
Probe encroachment of Guwahati wetlands: Tarun Gogoi
July 20, 2014 2:15 am
The government has identified encroachment of wetlands as one of the biggest causes of the waterlogging in the city.
Three more bodies found in Assam's Baksa, curfew remains in force
July 13, 2014 2:51 pm
'Police had to use force as the people violated the curfew...,' said Baksa Deputy Commissioner.
Union budget 'most disappointing', says Tarun Gogoi
July 10, 2014 6:24 pm
Tarun Gogoi said there was no indication of good days (‘achche din’) for the common man in the budget.
Subansiri hydel project: Ensure dam safety first, Gogoi tells Modi
July 07, 2014 8:24 pm
Construction work of project is suspended since 2011 due to protests by various groups and political parties.
