Rajen Gohain
Rajen Gohain | |
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Union Minister of State for Railways | |
Assumed office 5 July 2016 | |
Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
Member of the Indian Parliament for Nowgong | |
Assumed office 1999 | |
Preceded by | Nripen Goswami |
Personal details | |
Born |
Nagaon, Assam, India | 26 November 1950
Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
Spouse(s) | Rita Gohain |
Children | Five |
Alma mater | University of Guwahati |
As of 30 August, 2012 Source: |
Rajen Gohain (born 26 November 1950) in Nagaon, Assam is an Indian politician who is currently a Member of parliament, 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, 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]
On 5 July 2016; Gohain was inducted to the Union Cabinet as a Minister of State in the Railway Ministry.