Rajen Gohain
Rajen Gohain | |
|---|---|
| Minister of state for Railways | |
| In office 5 July 2016 – 30 May 2019 | |
| Prime Minister | Narendra Modi |
| Minister | Suresh Prabhu Piyush Goyal |
| Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha | |
| In office 1999–2019 | |
| Preceded by | Nripen Goswami |
| Succeeded by | Pradyut Bordoloi |
| Constituency | Nowgong |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 November 1950 Nagaon, Assam |
| Political party | Bharatiya Janata Party |
| Spouse |
Rita Gohain (m. 1981) |
| Children | 2 sons & 3 daughters |
| Parents |
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| Education | B. A., LLB |
| Alma mater | Guwahati University |
Rajen Gohain (born 26 November 1950 in Nagaon, Assam) is an Indian politician who served as a Member of parliament, Lok Sabha. He has represented the Nowgong constituency in Assam from 1999 to 2019 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. They have 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.