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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
House seems to have become Modi’s durbar, only his praise allowed: Congress
April 05, 2025 3:32 am
Tarun Gogoi said the Opposition was demanding an adjournment motion regarding the 27% tariff imposed by the US, which has “shaken the stock market”, but it was not allowed.
I am not after CM's post, not in politics for personal ambition: Gaurav Gogoi
March 24, 2021 3:15 pm
Asked about the Congress campaign, Gogoi said it was one of the most powerful in recent times with leaders travelling across the state in ordinary buses to reach the party's message to the people.
Padma Vibhushan for Abe; Gogoi, Keshubhai, Paswan in honours list
January 26, 2021 12:11 pm
The Padma Shri was awarded to 102 individuals – 29 of the Padma awardees were women; there were 10 in the category of foreign nationals, NRI, PIO AND OCI and one transgender.
Delhi confidential: The Big Question
December 26, 2020 1:48 am
Although the CWC held a meeting to condole the death of Ahmed Patel and Tarun Gogoi, the party has so far not organised a remembrance meet where leaders from the party and opposition can attend.
Inside Track: Plush plane - President Kovind boards the VVIP Air India One
December 06, 2020 9:18 am
President Ram Nath Kovind was keen to try out the VVIP Air India One aircraft dedicated for the exclusive use of the President, Prime Minister and Vice President, and went on the inaugural flight.
After Gogoi death, Assam Cong looks to regroup, fight factions
December 01, 2020 7:34 am
Party leaders told The Indian Express that after Gogoi, it is time for the state leadership to overcome factionalism and put up a joint front against the BJP.
‘Assam’s history won’t forget Tarun Gogoi’s contribution to public life’
November 27, 2020 1:28 am
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, senior ministers, including one-time protege Himanta Biswa Sarma, senior Congress leaders, leaders of opposition parties and DGP Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta were among those who laid wreaths on the Congress leader’s body.
Tarun Gogoi treated me like a son, his death a personal loss: Rahul Gandhi
November 25, 2020 1:21 pm
“He was my teacher, my guru. He explained to me — like nobody can — what Assam is, what people of Assam are, the complexities of this state, the beauty of this state,” Rahul Gandhi said.
Tarun Gogoi had the ability to disagree without upsetting colleague or foe
November 25, 2020 9:05 am
The demise of Tarun Gogoi marks the end of an era. As chief minister of Assam, he rebuilt the state and its economy. Millennials may not remember, but if their lives are significantly better than ours, some credit goes to Gogoi.
Consensus builder
November 25, 2020 8:37 am
As chief minister, Tarun Gogoi led Assam’s recovery after the insurgency years.
TARUN GOGOI PHOTOS
Remembering Tarun Gogoi: See rare photos from Express archives
November 23, 2020 8:18 pm
Former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi passed away on Monday after battling multi-organ dysfunction. He was 84.
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February 22, 2015 8:07 pm
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Election campaigns in full swing
March 28, 2014 6:03 pm
Candidates are seen campaigning in full swing ahead of Lok Sabha elections in their respective constituencies.
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TARUN GOGOI VIDEOS
Idea Exchange With Tarun Gogoi
March 20, 2016 3:03 pm
PM 'good actor' but it won't work in Assam: CM Gogoi
January 22, 2016 6:50 am
Guwahati, Jan 22 (ANI): Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a 'good actor', but his acting skills won't work all the time. Gogoi added that the Prime Minister was trying to mislead people of the country by saying that no development has taken place in Assam. He should check the records before speaking. He further said PM Modi should speak on the basis of the records of the Government of India.
