Rajen Gohain

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Rita Gohain
(m. 1981)
Rajen Gohain
Rajen Gohain addressing at the inaugurationlaunch of the following InitiativesServices namely 1. Liberalised station to station special freight rates policy 2. Policy providing sub quota of 33 %25 to women within reserved.jpg
Minister of state for Railways
In office
5 July 2016 30 May 2019
Children2 sons & 3 daughters
Parents
  • Shambhunath Gohain (father)
  • Sunmai Gabharu (mother)
Education B. A., LLB
Alma mater Guwahati University

Rajen Gohain (born 26 November 1950 in Nagaon, Assam) is an Indian politician who served as Member of parliament, Lok Sabha. He has represented the Nowgong constituency in Assam since 1999 to 2019 and is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party.

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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.

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