Gaurav Gogoi is an Indian politician and social worker, the son of former Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi. He was twice elected to the Assembly from Kaliabor constituency in Assam. In 2023, he made headlines after leading a no-confidence motion against the Narendra Modi-led government.
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Gaurav Gogoi was born on Saturday, September 4, 1982 in Delhi, India (age 41 years 2023). His zodiac sign is Virgo. Gaurav completed his school education in 2000 from St. Columba’s School, Delhi. Subsequently, he received his bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering from the Bharati Vidyapeeth College of Engineering (Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University), Delhi, in 2004. In 2010, he attended the Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service (New York University) and earned a Master of Public Administration.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′ 9″
Weight (approximately): 70kg
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Gaurav Gogoi belongs to the Tai-Ahom ethnic group of Assam.
Parents and siblings
Gaurav’s father’s name is Tarun Gogoi and his mother’s name is Dolly Gogoi. His father is a lawyer and politician who served as Assam’s chief minister from 2001 to 2016, making him the state’s longest-serving chief minister. Tarun Gogoi passed away on November 23, 2020.
Gaurav Gogoi’s parents Tarun Gogoi and Dolly Gogoi
Gaurav has a sister, Chandrima Gogoi, who holds an MBA degree and lives abroad.
Gaurav Gogoi and his sister Chandrima Gogoi
wife and children
Gaurav married Englishwoman Elizabeth Colburn in October 2013. Elizabeth is an alumna of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
Gaurav Gogoi and Elizabeth on their wedding day
Gaurav has two children, a son Kabir, born in 2016, and a daughter Maya, born in 2020.
Gaurav Gogoi’s children
other relatives
Gaurav’s uncle Dip Gogoi is Tarun Gogoi’s younger brother. Dip Gogoi is a former Member of Parliament. He was elected to the Lok Sabha three times from Kaliabor constituency in 2002 (by-election), 2004 and 2009.
Relationships/Affairs
Gaurav dated Elizabeth while he was studying for a master’s degree in public administration in New York. They met in 2010 when Elizabeth was an intern at the United Nations Secretariat Sanctions Committee. While discussing his relationship on a talk show, Gaurav said,
Initially, both families were opposed to our marriage. Elizabeth’s family because of cultural differences, and mine because of the political impact it would have on my political career. But I always follow my heart, so I decided to risk the consequences. “
religion
Gaurav Gogoi follows Hinduism.
Gaurav Gogoi at religious ceremony
caste
Gaurav Gogoi belongs to OBC community. The Ahom-Tai community in Assam is currently classified as Other Backward Class (OBC) under the Constitutional Reservation Ordinance. Although there has been a long-standing demand for them to be declared a Scheduled Tribe (ST) group, it is still under consideration.
address
Gaurav’s permanent address is Nazirali, PO – Jorhat, District- Jorhat, Assam, PIN – 781005.
Signature/Autograph
Profession
company’s
After completing his engineering degree, Gaurav joined Airtel’s marketing team to pursue his dream of becoming the CEO. However, he soon realized that he wanted to have a social impact rather than a financial impact. As a result, he quit his well-paying job in 2005 and joined an NGO to work in remote areas.
social work
After working with Delhi-based NGO Parvah, Gaurav went to New York to pursue a degree in public administration. After completing his degree, he served as Policy Assistant at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York. After returning to India, he founded an NGO, Farm2Food, which oversees mid-day meal programs and introduces organic farming to children.
politics
Gaurav joined the Indian National Congress in 2013 and was selected as the party’s candidate in the Kalibor constituency of Assam in the 2014 general elections. He was elected to the 16th Lok Sabha by defeating Mrinal Kumar Saikia of the Bharatiya Janata Party by 93,874 votes. During his tenure from 2014 to 2019, he was a member of several committees, including the Standing Committee on Defence, Railways and the Committee on Violation of Protocol and Contempt by Government Officials by Members of the Lok Sabha.
Gaurav Gogoi with his father during the 2014 general election campaign
In 2019, Gaurav was re-elected to the Lok Sabha from Kalibor constituency, which has been controlled by the Gogoi family since 1998. In 2020, he was appointed deputy leader of the Congress Party in the Lok Sabha.
Gaurav led the no-confidence motion against the ruling party government on July 26, 2023, citing ethnic violence in Manipur. He was later appointed as Chairman of the Screening Committee on August 3, 2023, responsible for selecting candidates for the Rajasthan Assembly elections. Other members of the committee include Ashok Gehlot, Sachin Pilot and CP Joshi, among others.
dispute
defamation lawsuit threat
In September 2023, Gagan Gogoi faced the threat of defamation suit from Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his wife. In the same year, Gogoi accused Biswa’s wife of illegally receiving a subsidy of Rs. Assam Prime Minister Kisan Sampada Yojana and her husband Himanta Biswa are involved with an investment of Rs 10 crore. Gogoi said in an interview that the subsidy was obtained for her company Pride East Entertainment Private Limited. He further called on Himanta Biswa to resign as Assam chief minister for his involvement in the matter. Gaurav Gogoi said,
It does not matter how much money is credited to the accounts of the Chief Minister’s family. Government subsidies should be given to local entrepreneurs and farmers who really need support. “
Himanta Biswa and his wife, on the other hand, later refuted the claims and threatened to file a defamation suit against Gogoi. Talking about the issue in an interview, Himanta said he would resign if any evidence against him and his wife was found. However, Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma said she would file a defamation lawsuit against Gogoi to protect the reputation of the company and its hardworking employees. Liniki Buyan said,
Therefore, I was forced to file a defamation suit against Gaurav Gogoi in court, seeking damages of Rs 10 crore to defend the reputation of our hard-working employees from his defamation campaign. “
Awards, Honors, Achievements
- Best Parliamentarian Award 2018 by Fame India Magazine
- Bharat Asmita Rashtriya Puruskar 2022 MIT School of Government
Gaurav Gogoi won the Bharat Asmita Jana Award announcement poster
Assets and property
movable property
- Deposits with banks, financial institutions and non-banking financial companies: Rs. 18,61,031
- Stocks and Bonds: Rs. 70,000
- NSS, Postal Savings etc.: Rs. 2,50,000
- Motor Vehicles: Rs. 5,18,110
Note: The movable and immovable property estimates given are based on 2019. Excludes assets owned by his wife and dependents (minors).
net worth
Gaurav’s net worth for the financial year 2019-2010 is estimated to be Rs. 16,43,641. It does not include the net worth of his wife and dependents (minors).
Favorites
- Leaders: Bhagat Singh, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Jawaharlal Nehru
- Food: Kolkata Biryani, Shrimp, Crab
Facts/Trivia
- Gaurav follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- He is a big foodie but never misses his daily exercise. He would run seven kilometers on weekdays and 12 kilometers on holidays. In an interview, he discussed his love for food, saying:
I like food. I exercise to eat. My motivation for working out is food because then I can eat whatever I can get my hands on. “
- Gaurav never wanted to become a politician. He talked about his dream in an interview and said:
My ambition is not to be a politician. My first dream was to become the CEO of a consulting firm. I want to be an active participant in the IT craze that is sweeping India. “
- Gaurav established the Foreign Policy Youth Forum to provide a platform for candid discussions on critical issues among Indian foreign policy practitioners, academics and young citizens.
- His hobbies are playing football, shooting, cooking and dancing.
Gaurav Gogoi plays football
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