Rajen Gohain

Rajen Gohain
Member of the India Parliament
for Nowgong
Assumed office
1999
Preceded by Nripen Goswami
Personal details
Born (1950-11-26) 26 November 1950
Nagaon, Assam, India
Political party Bharatiya Janata Party
Spouse(s) Rita Gohain
Children Five
Alma mater University of Guwahati
As of 30 August, 2012
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Rajen Gohain (born 26 November 1950) in Nagaon, Assam is an Indian politician who is currently a Member of Parliament from the Lok Sabha. He has represented the Nowgong constituency in Assam since 1999 and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Background

Gohain was educated at the University of Guwahati and graduated with BA and LLB degrees.[1] He married Rita Gohain in 1981 and is father to five children.[2] Gohain is a tea-estate owner by profession.[1]

Political career

Gohain has served four terms as a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Lok Sabha.[2] He has represented the Nowgong constituency since 1999 – having been re-elected in 2004, 2009 and 2014.[2] Gohain has been a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party since 1991.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 R.C. Rajamani; Portraits of India's Parliamentarians for the New Millennium: Lok Sabha. Gyan Books. 2000. ISBN 978-8121207027. pg 110.
  2. 1 2 3 "Shri Rajen Gohain". Government of India. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
 
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