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
Gogoi in March 2017
Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha
In office
23 May 2019 – 4 June 2024
Preceded byKamakhya Prasad Tasa
Succeeded byGaurav Gogoi
ConstituencyJorhat
Minister of state for Labour and Employment, Tea Tribes Welfare, Revenue & Disaster Management
In office
24 May 2016 – June 2019
Chief MinisterSarbananda Sonowal
Member of Assam Legislative Assembly
In office
19 May 2016 - June 2019
Preceded bySarat Barkotoky
Succeeded byNabanita Handique
ConstituencySonari
Personal details
Born (1969-03-01) 1 March 1969 (age 55)
Sapekhati, Sibsagar, Assam
NationalityIndian
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
Spouse
Binita Saikia Gogoi
(m. 2015)
Children2
Parent(s)Nagen Gogoi (Father)
Sarumai Gogoi (Mother)
OccupationPolitician

References

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  1. ^ [1]
  2. ^ Sitting and previous MLAs from Sonari Assembly Constituency
  3. ^ Uproar in Assam Assembly as BJP member makes 'objectionableremark against Cong MLA
  4. ^ Meet the contenders of Assam polls, phase 2
  5. ^ "Members : Lok Sabha". loksabhaph.nic.in. Retrieved 28 May 2022.
  6. ^ 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.