Dip Gogoi
Dip Gogoi (Assamese: দীপ গগৈ; born 17 December 1951) is an Indian politician from Assam who was a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha from Kaliabor Lok Sabha constituency from 2002 to 2014. He was also the member of the Assam Legislative Assembly from Kaliabor constituency from 2001 to 2001 and is a member of the Indian National Congress. He is the brother of former Chief Minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi.
Dip Gogoi | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 2002 – 15 May 2014 | |
| Preceded by | Tarun Gogoi |
| Succeeded by | Gaurav Gogoi |
| Constituency | Kaliabor |
| Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 2001–2001 | |
| Preceded by | Hemanta Kalita |
| Succeeded by | Tarun Gogoi |
| Constituency | Titabor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1951 Jorhat, Assam, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Mitali Gogoi |
| Alma mater | University of Dibrugarh |
As of 30 August, 2012 Source: | |
Background
Dip Gogoi is a brother of Tarun Gogoi who was former chief minister of Assam. Dip Gogoi was educated at Dibrugarh University and graduated with a B.Sc. degree. He is married to Mitali Gogoi.[1][2]
Political career
Gogoi has served one term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA).[1] He was elected to the Assam state assembly from the Titabar constituency in 2001 but vacated the seat a few months later for his brother Tarun Gogoi.[1][3] Gogoi has since served three terms as a Member of Parliament (MP) from the Lok Sabha.[1] He was elected from Kaliabor in the 2002 by-elections (seat vacated by his brother) and was re-elected in 2004 and 2009.[1] Gogoi is a member of the Indian National Congress.[1]
References
- "Shri Dip Gogoi". Government of India. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- "Dip Gogoi". Netapedia. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
- "Dip Gogoi to relinquish his Titabar seat for brother Tarun". The Sentinel. 15 May 2001. Archived from the original on 27 April 2005. Retrieved 30 August 2012.