Tarun Gogoi

ModernPoliticianIndia1936 — ?

Longest-serving Assam CM, peace broker.

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Quick Facts

Born

1936

Country

India

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)52

Political (20%)60

Influence (20%)55

Legacy (20%)49

Leadership (15%)80

Strategy (15%)60

Total Score58.2

Tarun Gogoi — Complete Timeline

2001 AD

Elected Chief Minister of AssamPolitical Action◆ Major

Tarun Gogoi became Chief Minister of Assam, leading the Indian National Congress. He served three consecutive terms until 2016, focusing on peace negotiations with insurgent groups and development.

Chief MinisterAssamCongress

Impact: nationalconstructive

2011 AD

Peace accords with United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA)Political Action◆ Major

Gogoi's government facilitated a ceasefire and peace talks with ULFA, a major insurgent group in Assam. This reduced violence in the state and led to the surrender of many militants.

Peace ProcessInsurgencyAssam

Impact: regionalconstructive

2015 AD

Implementation of the Assam Accord Clause 6 recommendationsPolitical Action

Gogoi's government pushed for implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, which promised constitutional safeguards for Assamese people. This was a key demand of indigenous groups.

Assam AccordIndigenous RightsPolitics

Impact: regionalconstructive