Quick Info
| Profession | Politician |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 04/09/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Gaurav Gogoi
04/05/2026
Gaurav Gogoi lost the Jorhat Assembly seat in Assam’s 2026 Assembly elections to BJP leader Hitendranath Goswami by 23,182 votes. The result marked his unsuccessful debut in state assembly politics after serving as a Lok Sabha MP and APCC president.
02/07/2025
Gaurav Gogoi formally took charge as the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on 2 July 2025. He said the party would begin preparing for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections and work to rebuild its organization in the state.
26/05/2025
Gaurav Gogoi was appointed President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on 26 May 2025, replacing Bhupen Kumar Borah. The appointment made him the party’s main state-level face ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
Do you like Gaurav Gogoi?
You can vote only once.
82% like · 18% dislike
Bio/Wiki
| Gaurav Gogoi is an Indian politician from Assam, serving as the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) since May 2025. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi. Gaurav has been a Member of Parliament for three consecutive terms: from Kaliabor (2014, 2019) and Jorhat (2024). He currently holds the position of Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
|---|---|
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Columba's School, Delhi |
|---|---|
| College/University |
|
| Educational Qualification |
|
Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 41 Years |
|---|---|
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Caste | Tai-Ahom Community |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
| Address | Nazirali, P.O. – Jorhat, District- Jorhat, Assam, PIN – 781005 |
| Hobbies | Playing football, shooting, cooking, dancing |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
|---|---|
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Elizabeth Colebourn |
| Marriage Date | 24/09/2013 |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Colebourn |
Family
| Father | Tarun Gogoi (Former Chief Minister of Assam, 2001-2016) |
|---|---|
| Mother | Dolly Gogoi |
| Siblings | Chandrima Gogoi |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Colebourn |
| Children |
|
Career
| Politics |
| ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Awards, Honours, Achievements |
|
Favourites
| Food |
|
|---|---|
| Leader(s) |
Style Quotient
| Car Collection | Maruti Suzuki Dzire VXi |
|---|
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gaurav's father served as the Chief Minister of Assam from 2001 to 2016. | |
| 2. Gaurav initially aimed for success in the corporate world, particularly in the IT sector. | |
| 3. After his engineering degree, Gaurav joined Airtel and later pursued his passion for social service. | |
| 4. From 2005 to 2007, he worked with the Delhi-based NGO, Pravah. | |
| 5. While in the USA, Gaurav worked at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN and met Elizabeth Colebourn there. | |
| 6. Gaurav faced objections from both families when he decided to marry Elizabeth but stayed determined. | |
| 7. In 2011, he established the NGO Farm2Food for the mid-day meal program and organic farming for children. | |
| 8. Gaurav founded the Youth Forum on Foreign Policy to encourage open discussions on important issues. | |
| 9. In 2013, Gaurav joined the Indian National Congress (INC), following his father's path. | |
| 10. He was elected as an MP for the Kaliabor constituency in Assam in 2014. | |
| 11. Gaurav became the deputy leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha in 2020. | |
| 12. On 26 July 2023, Gaurav led a No-Confidence Motion as deputy leader in the Lok Sabha. | |
| 13. He was appointed as the chairman of the screening committee for the Rajasthan assembly elections on 3 August 2023. | |
| 14. Gaurav loves food but maintains his fitness through regular exercise. | |
| 15. In Parliament, Gaurav actively raises crucial issues, with an attendance of 76% during the 17th Lok Sabha. | |
| 16. He is a member of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance and the Joint Committee on Biological Diversity (Amendment) Bill, 2021. |
Social Media