Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 29/12/1957 |
| Age | 68 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Latest News about Dushyant Gautam
13/10/2026
Uttarakhand Congress chief Ganesh Godiyal announced a one-hour silent fast in Dehradun to protest Gautam's appointment as Governor. Protesters cited the Ankita Bhandari murder case, in which her parents had named a VIP, and argued the CBI investigation had not progressed.
12/10/2026
Dushyant Gautam, a former BJP National General Secretary and former Rajya Sabha MP, was appointed Governor of Sikkim by President Droupadi Murmu in a gubernatorial reshuffle covering several states. He succeeds Om Prakash Mathur, who was moved to the Governor's post in Keralam. Sikkim's Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang welcomed the appointment and wished him a successful tenure.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Dushyant Kumar Gautam is an Indian politician who served as a National General Secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and as a member of the Rajya Sabha from Haryana. He was appointed Governor of Sikkim by the President of India in October 2026. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| University | Delhi University |
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Family
| Spouse | Laxmi Gautam |
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Career
| Political Career Start | 1982, as Mandal Adhyaksh of the Yuva Morcha, Sohan Ganj Mandal |
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| Rajya Sabha | Member from Haryana, 19 March 2020 to 1 August 2022 |
| BJP National General Secretary | Since September 2020 |
| National President, Scheduled Caste Morcha, BJP | 2014 to 2017 |
| Electoral Contests | Contested Delhi MCD and Delhi Legislative Assembly elections (Kondli and Karol Bagh) in 2008, 2013 and 2025 without winning |
| Governorship | Appointed Governor of Sikkim, announced 12/10/2026, succeeding Om Prakash Mathur |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He has been associated with the Scheduled Caste Morcha of the BJP for a long time. | |
| 2. He has said he was drawn to nationalism and joined the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). | |
| 3. He worked with the Jana Sangh during the 1977 State of Emergency. |
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