Topon Kumar Gogoi (born 1 March 1969) is an Indian politician and was a Member of the Lok Sabha from Jorhat from 2019-2024. He was succeeded by Gaurav Gogoi with a historic margin in 2024 Lok Sabha Elections.[1] He was elected in Assam Legislative Assembly election in 2016 from Sonari constituency.[2][3][4] He was also the minister of state for Power (independent charge) in Government of Assam.[5][6]
Topon Kumar Gogoi | |
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.JPG) Gogoi in March 2017 | |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 23 May 2019 – 4 June 2024 | |
| Preceded by | Kamakhya Prasad Tasa |
| Succeeded by | Gaurav Gogoi |
| Constituency | Jorhat |
| Minister of state for Labour and Employment, Tea Tribes Welfare, Revenue & Disaster Management | |
| In office 24 May 2016 – June 2019 | |
| Chief Minister | Sarbananda Sonowal |
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 19 May 2016 - June 2019 | |
| Preceded by | Sarat Barkotoky |
| Succeeded by | Nabanita Handique |
| Constituency | Sonari |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 March 1969 Sapekhati, Sibsagar, Assam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Binita Saikia Gogoi (m. 2015) |
| Children | 2 |
| Parent(s) | Nagen Gogoi (Father) Sarumai Gogoi (Mother) |
| Occupation | Politician |
References
edit- ^ [1]
- ^ Sitting and previous MLAs from Sonari Assembly Constituency
- ^ Uproar in Assam Assembly as BJP member makes 'objectionableremark against Cong MLA
- ^ Meet the contenders of Assam polls, phase 2
- ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
- ^ The Economic Times (6 June 2024). "Bullish Wins & Bearish Losses: Here are the key contests and results of 2024 Lok Sabha polls". Archived from the original on 27 July 2024. Retrieved 27 July 2024.