Jarbom Gamlin
6th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh
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::summary 6th Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Jarbom Gamlin |
| image | JarbomGamlin.jpg |
| birth_date | |
| death_date | |
| birth_place | Along, Arunachal Pradesh, India |
| residence | Along |
| alma_mater | Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi |
| death_place | Gurgaon, Haryana, India |
| occupation | Politician |
| profession | Political Leader |
| nationality | Indian |
| party | Indian National Congress |
| spouse | Shakuntala Doley Gamlin and Dr. Moter Jini Gamlin |
| children | 2 daughters and 1 son, |
| order | 7th |
| office | Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh |
| term_start1 | 5 May 2011 |
| term_end1 | 31 October 2011 |
| predecessor1 | Dorjee Khandu |
| successor1 | Nabam Tuki |
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| name = Jarbom Gamlin | image = JarbomGamlin.jpg | caption = | birth_date = | death_date = | birth_place = Along, Arunachal Pradesh, India | residence = Along | alma_mater = Campus Law Centre, Faculty of Law, University of Delhi | death_place = Gurgaon, Haryana, India | constituency = | occupation = Politician | profession = Political Leader | nationality = Indian | party = Indian National Congress | spouse = Shakuntala Doley Gamlin and Dr. Moter Jini Gamlin | children = 2 daughters and 1 son, Son, Bomnee Gamlin | order = 7th | office = Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh | term_start1 = 5 May 2011 | term_end1 = 31 October 2011 | predecessor1 = Dorjee Khandu | successor1 = Nabam Tuki | term_start2 = | term_end2 = | predecessor2 = | successor2 = | signature = | awards = | website = | footnotes = | date = | year = | source = Jarbom Gamlin (16 April 1961 – 30 November 2014) was an Indian politician and a leader of the Indian National Congress political party in Arunachal Pradesh and briefly served as the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh.
Early life
Gamlin was born in Along (now Aalo) in West Siang district to Sokjar Gamlin and Gamde Ete Gamlin. He studied in Sainik School, Goalpara in Assam and during 1976-77 he was the school captain. In 1982, he graduated in History from St. Stephen's College in Delhi and graduated in law from Campus Law Centre of the Faculty of Law, University of Delhi in 1984. Later, he practiced as a lawyer in Dibrugarh. He was the President of All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU). He was the president of Arunachal Pradesh Bar Association from 1992-2001.
Personal life
He is survived by his wife, two daughters and a son. His son, Bomnee Gamlin completed his 12th grade from Sanskriti School in New Delhi, and is presently pursuing B.Des from Delhi University
Political career
Gamlin started off as a student leader of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU). He was the president of the AAPSU from 1981-83. on 6 November 2009.
Chief minister of Arunachal Pradesh
On 5 May 2011, Gamlin became the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh after the death of Dorjee Khandu on 30 April 2011. On 31 October 2011, Gamlin government was toppled by Nabam Tuki.
Death
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From Guwahati Airport, his body was flown to Naharlagun helipad at 12.00 noon where it was kept for an hour for the people to pay their last respects before being flown to Aalo where he was laid to rest. Thousands including President Pranab Mukherjee, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid their respects.
References
References
- "Biographical sketch, Member of Parliament, 13th Lok Sabha". Parliament of India website.
- (6 May 2011). "Jarbom Gamlin sworn in as Arunachal CM". [[Times of India]].
- (1 December 2014). "Former Arunachal CM Jarbom Gamlin passes away". Business Line.
- "Arunachal Power Minister to be the new chief minister". NDTV.
- (2 December 2014). "Sonia, Rahul pay homage to Late Gamlin". The Arunachal Times.
- (1 December 2014). "Former Chief Minister Jarbom Gamlin passes away". The Arunachal Times.
- (1 December 2014). "Former Arunachal chief minister Jarbom Gamlin passes away". The Times of India.
- (1 December 2014). "Former Arunachal CM Jarbom Gamlin passes away". The Hindu Business Line.
- (1 December 2014). "Former CM Gamlin's final journey". The Arunachal Times.
- (3 December 2014). "Thousands pay last respect to former CM Gamlin, President and PM condole the passing away of Jarbom Gamlin". The Arunachal Times.
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