Updated On: 23 November, 2020 07:46 PM IST | New Delhi | IANS
Gogoi was ousted from the power in 2016 when the BJP won elections in the state after rebellion by his trusted aide Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Tarun Gogoi
The three-time chief minister of the Assam who dealt with insurgency with an iron hand on Monday lost his life to post-covid complications.
Paying tributes to the departed CM, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi tweeted: "Shri Tarun Gogoi was a true Congress leader. He devoted his life to bringing all the people and communities of Assam together. For me, he was a great and wise teacher. I loved and respected him deeply. I will miss him. My love and condolences to Gaurav & the family."