Jarbom Gamlin

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Jarbom Gamlin
7th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
Constituency Liromoba
In office
5 May 2011 – 31 October 2011
Preceded by Dorjee Khandu
Succeeded by Nabam tuki
Personal details
Born (1961-04-16)16 April 1961
Nationality Indian
Political party Indian National Congress
Spouse(s) Shakuntala Doley Gamlin and Dr. Moter Jini Gamlin
Children 2 daughters and a son
Occupation Politician
Profession Lawyer
Religion Donyi-Polo

Jarbom Gamlin (born 16 April 1961) is an Indian politician and a leader of the Indian National Congress political party in Arunachal Pradesh. He is the former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.

Early life

Gamlin was born in Along in West Siang district to Sokjar Gamlin and Gamde Ete Gamlin. He studied in Sainik School, Goalpara in Assam and during 1976-77 he was the school captain. In 1982, he graduated in History from St. Stephen's College in Delhi and graduated in law from the Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi in 1984. Later, he practiced as a lawyer in Dibrugarh. He was the President of All Arunachal Pradesh Stundents Union (AAPSU), the apex body of the students union in the state, during the height of 'anti foreigners movement'. He was the president of Arunachal Pradesh Bar Association from 1992-2001.[1][2]

Political career

Gamlin started his political career as a leader of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU). He was the president of the AAPSU from 1981-83.[2] He was baptised into electoral politics by legendary figures of the state's regional party leaders like Tomo Riba and Bakin Pertin in People's Party of Arunachal (PPA). He was the member of the 13th Lok Sabha from 1999-2004 representing Arunachal West Lok Sabha constituency[1] In 2004, he was elected to the 4th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from Liromoba constituency in West Siang district and became the Home Minister in the Gegong Apang led state cabinet. But later he was dropped from the cabinet due to his differences with Apang. He was instrumental in toppling the Apang ministry and installation of Dorjee Khandu as the chief minister in April 2007.[2] In 2009 he was re-elected to the 5th Arunachal Pradesh Legislative Assembly from the same constituency and became the Power Minister in the Dorjee Khandu led state cabinet[3] on 6 November 2009.

Chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh

On 5 May 2011, Gamlin became the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh after the death of Dorjee Khandu on 30 April 2011.[2] On 31 October 2011, Gamlin resigned from Chief Ministership due to political crisis in the State.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Biographical sketch, Member of Parliament, 13th Lok Sabha". Parliament of India website. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Jarbom Gamlin sworn in as Arunachal CM". Times of India. 6 May 2011. Retrieved 6 May 2011. 
  3. ↑ "Arunachal Power Minister to be the new chief minister".  Unknown parameter |news channel= ignored (help)
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