Rajen Gohain

Rajen Gohain
Member of the India Parliament
for Nowgong
Incumbent
Assumed office
1999
Preceded by Nripen Goswami
Personal details
Born 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 three 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. 1.0 1.1 1.2 R.C. Rajamani; Portraits of India's Parliamentarians for the New Millennium: Lok Sabha. Gyan Books. 2000. ISBN 978-8121207027. pg 110.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Shri Rajen Gohain". Government of India. Retrieved 30 August 2012.