Went door-to-door in my constituency Kaliabor meeting public intellectuals who are protesting against the BJP’s Citizenship Amendment Act. It is truly a public movement against injustice, hate, and arrogance. pic.twitter.com/nJb0YQD1IP
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) January 9, 2020
No more Diwali or stubble burning yet India still sees severe levels of #AirPollution. Spoke at #Raisina2020 about reforming our outdated Air Act and putting health of our public as its core aim. Legislation and empowering institutions like pollution control boards is imperative pic.twitter.com/Ypb44iC5BE
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) January 14, 2020
Today more than ever we ought to know how RSS opposed the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi. As Sardar Patel claimed, this organisation distributed sweets when Godse shot Mahatma Gandhi. Today Gandhi is no more but his idea of India must survive. Sharing an old link https://t.co/R6EMQQ48XS
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) October 1, 2019
As Parliamentarians for Clean Air we convened another meeting with various organisations and citizen groups to discuss action plans for the future. #RightToBreathe pic.twitter.com/W3lohzOdgA
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) February 12, 2020
Back in my constituency, I was pleased to visit schools who we helped gain some new learning appropriate books for their library. It's rare for village schools to access such books. Have promised to help 30 such schools and develop model libraries in them. pic.twitter.com/e7HzxZ5TyM
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) February 27, 2020
It takes a village. Over the past one year, I have worked with passionate group of people to transform the libraries in schools in remote rural areas. You can see the transformation in a girls school in Jorhat. Thank you to my friends and allies. pic.twitter.com/BhkhlwTEDz
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) February 28, 2020
In the midst of Covid-19 the impact on child welfare and health must also take priority. I have written a letter to Assam Chief Minister expressing my concerns in this regard. I hope the state government will take the necessary steps. pic.twitter.com/2QnXW6WYmD
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) April 21, 2020
Dear @PrakashJavdekar ji, please listen to the people and understand our love for nature. Reverse the decision of the Ministry of Environment & Forests to start coal mining in Dehing Patkai wildlife sanctuary. #SaveDehingPatkai pic.twitter.com/DMcnOgGfLf
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) May 22, 2020
Sharing a speech I made at the AICC plenary session in 2018 about the rapid decline of Indian foreign policy under the BJP government. https://t.co/s0YF1PKTVN
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) June 25, 2020
In my discussion with @IndianExpress on Covid-19, I talk about the specific challenges that children living with disabilities and mental health issues are facing. Parents are stressed due to lack of access to proper therapy. Governments need to do more. pic.twitter.com/TSMtBuaBKm
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 7, 2020
Amidst the flood affected villagers in my constituency. We are doing our best to ensure that the people receive the necessary food and support. pic.twitter.com/JXyTXouTb8
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 14, 2020
Donating MPLAD funds to rural schools in my constituency has been my greatest privilege. I’ve managed to help over 130 schools so far. It’s important for me that students in the villages of Assam have access to better infrastructure. pic.twitter.com/RodQ499n1m
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 16, 2020
Today I articulate the opposition of the Indian National Congress @INCIndia to the anti-farmer bills of the BJP government. pic.twitter.com/4mfunR1aSY
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 14, 2020
In my speech on Supplementary Grants, I asked the Finance Minister to step aside and let the responsibility of the India’s recovery fall upon an Financial and Economic council under the Chairmanship of former PM Dr. Manmohan Singh with Yashwant Sinha and P Chidambaram as members. pic.twitter.com/VmiriOO4Mh
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 18, 2020
Enjoyed the discussion at the Youth Thinkers' Conference by Asia Confluence and the British Deputy High Commission. While explaining my stance on climate action, I stressed that a new sustainable economic model must be community-driven, market-oriented and biodiversity-centric. pic.twitter.com/3SLqLs54sJ
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) October 4, 2020
My letter to Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment on the clerical errors in the Central List of OBCs for the state of Assam. Names of Gorkha communities have been misspelt and deserving communities have been excluded. I hope that Minister @TCGEHLOT ji will take note of this. pic.twitter.com/6bHN6TMnao
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) October 6, 2020
Co-convened the Parliamentarians' Awards for Children 2020 with the Swaniti Initiative. The teleconference lauded the remarkable contribution made by MPs in championing the cause of Child Rights. I enjoyed interacting with the awardees to understand their views and inspiration. pic.twitter.com/srmLs1RDD1
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) October 7, 2020
On the panel at 'Future of Governance' by Accountability Initiative, I highlighted the need for collaboration between local educational institutes and governments to increase citizen participation, and reiterated the importance of putting health at the centre of air pollution. pic.twitter.com/W9LguqxoGb
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) October 8, 2020
The government continues to fail the people of Assam. Despite promises, the government has yet not included Matak, Maran, Tai Ahom, Chutia, Koch Rajbongshi, Tea Tribes as STs. Committee formed to recommend modalities submitted its report in 2018 which is classified as 'secret'. pic.twitter.com/qelyUEIB6e
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) March 16, 2021
In response to my question, the BJP govt said that it is aware of Chinese construction along the border region but failed to provide details of projects being undertaken in India. No details of POA either.The answer remained vague & rhetorical while development remains uncertain. pic.twitter.com/SEcgHNeoGS
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) March 24, 2021
My letter to the Hon’ble Prime Minister regarding the situation in Lakshadweep. It is unfortunate that the current government’s approach towards the uniqueness of each Indian state has been that of unilateralism, provocation and stubbornness. #SaveLakshadweep pic.twitter.com/W2RN9mWCA6
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) May 29, 2021
I have submitted a letter to the Hon’ble Finance Minister @nsitharaman ji requesting additional budget for the Indian Armed Forces to support our troops in the Galwan Valley. India’s valiant soldiers need additional resources given the harsh geographic and climatic conditions. 🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/KMAvKayCsD
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) June 19, 2021
On #DoctorsDay2021, I have started a 3 day gratitude tour of my constituency wherein I will be visiting various Primary Health Centres and felicitating the medical staff. Today I visited 3 centres in Rupahi and promised to support a remote PHC with an ambulance. #ThankYouDoctors pic.twitter.com/okHiNij6Pm
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 1, 2021
Day 2 of my #ThankyouDoctors yatra was spent in Kaliabor visiting COVID vaccination centres and speaking to doctors in the midst of their fight against COVID. Announced that I will donate another ambulance to the FRU in Jakhalabanda. I salute all the medical staff for their work. pic.twitter.com/xpJiklbJ6w
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 2, 2021
Went door-to-door in Golaghat today, enquiring about the health of the people as well as donating some food rations to the vulnerable families. pic.twitter.com/h2Wl9XkmON
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 3, 2021
After the instructions of Congress President Smt. Sonia Gandhi, I donated 2 ambulances in my constituency. Both have been given in tea garden areas where people otherwise face great difficulty in reaching the sub-divisional hospital. Our tertiary healthcare needs more attention. pic.twitter.com/GOogDjhLtj
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 4, 2021
Handed over my suggestions in improving the air quality in the Indo-Gangetic plain to the new Minister of Environment Shri Bhupendra Yadav. Focusing on public health, time-bound targets and innovation were the key areas in my letter. pic.twitter.com/lcRYhFtgyq
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) July 31, 2021
There are major flaws in the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas Bill, 2021 passed in Lok Sabha. Recently I had met the new Minister Shri Bhupendra Yadav in this regard. pic.twitter.com/F9EVInJTjV
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) August 4, 2021
Spent some time as volunteer with a non-profit group who are doing commendable work by providing free food in low-income colonies of Guwahati. Have promised to help them reach out to more vulnerable communities in the city. pic.twitter.com/40Tr7Jwo8e
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) August 27, 2021
Finished a two day tour of Tamulpur and Gossaingaon along with Assam PCC President @BhupenKBorah and CLP @DsaikiaOfficial. Met hundreds of party workers and volunteers who are motivated to promote the Congress ideology in Assam. pic.twitter.com/54Iwyl3lX6
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) August 29, 2021
India’s influence in South Asia has hit a plateau- whether in vaccine diplomacy w/ her neighbours eg Bhutan or supporting democracy in post-US Afghanistan. Hubris and foreign policy based on domestic rhetoric need to end. My chapter in @PandaJay’s book outlines key priorities. pic.twitter.com/Ry8EnBmx2N
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) August 31, 2021
Convened a roundtable conference on “Impact of EVs on Clean Air” for Parliamentarians’ Group for Clean Air. As a group we are grateful to Hon’ble MoS New & Renewable Energy @bhagwantkhuba, fellow MPs and experts from RMI and Niti Aayog for their participation. pic.twitter.com/JQtV1Mf6dU
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 1, 2021
Air pollution has succeeded in making it to the front pages but now it is up to the states to make it their top priority. Our citizens and their well-being deserve our full attention. Well done to @EPIC_India https://t.co/WzgTpwy3AL
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 3, 2021
Indian government should use its position at the United Nations and in South Asia to extract concessions from the Taliban that are meaningful and favourable for the peace, democracy and human rights in the region. It seems that the latter are being sacrificed in a rush to engage.
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 5, 2021
If we want polluting industries in India to move to green solutions, then simply financial penalties will not work. The transitions need to be enabled through adoption of appropriate technology and attracting green finance. https://t.co/NAGiBPu2uZ
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 8, 2021
The next step for India should be to engage Iran and other central Asian countries. The art of foreign policy is to promote the interests of a nation. PM Modi must find his way back to a consistent policy instead of being trapped by his own image. https://t.co/rqZlrYkuKR
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 8, 2021
The proposal to flood Northeast India with an alien species that threatens the region’s biodiversity and forces the people on an alternative economic model which is unsustainable must be revisited. My letter to @PMOIndia on palm oil plantations in Northeast India. pic.twitter.com/BgK5wS3KsE
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 11, 2021
The impact of human-induced #climatechange on rainfall pattern is devastating. Farming cycles are disrupted while infrastructure in cities is damaged by landslides and urban flooding. Governments are forced to spend more on compensation and repair. This crisis need priority.
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 11, 2021
Had a wonderful day interacting with Congress party workers in small focused groups in my constituency. One leaves these meetings with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity. I’m grateful for their passion and dedication to the values of the Indian National Congress party. pic.twitter.com/SzgZN7657W
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 13, 2021
Participated in a naam (verses in praise of Lord Krishna) at the Dhekiakhowa Bornaamghar during the important month of Bhado in the Assamese calendar. pic.twitter.com/gwqzLFKFtC
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 15, 2021
During Dr Manmohan Singh Ji’s government 100 per cent FDI was allowed in telecom equipment manufacturing and provision of IT enabled services, only 49 per cent was under the automatic route. Today one incremental step was taken after the government had taken several steps back.
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 15, 2021
After the World Bank ends it’s ‘Ease of Doing Business’ Report after investigations revealed gross manipulations, the BJP have lost their most trumped up claim on the Indian economy. https://t.co/a6aWngyBjY
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 17, 2021
A key lesson for India from the Great Game in Afghanistan is to strengthen its relationship with Russia. It is a friendship that is rooted in history and has withstood the demands of geo-politics.
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 18, 2021
Had a productive meeting with the officials in my district. I requested them to focus on livelihoods, education and the power infrastructure. The Indian model has to be to invest in our human capital. pic.twitter.com/f8zhDWFVae
— Gaurav Gogoi (@GauravGogoiAsm) September 20, 2021
