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Jarbom Gamlin
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. Political career Gamlin started off as a student leader of the ''All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union'' (AAPSU). He was the president of the AAP ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Along, Arunachal Pradesh
Aalo, formerly Along, is a census town and headquarter of the West Siang district district of the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. It is located from Likabali, which is at the border of Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It is also an Advance Landing Ground (ALG) of Indian Air Force. Culture Mopin is the main festival that runs from 5 to 6 April. The Yomgo River Festival, held every year during peak tourist season, and lasting 3–4 days, is celebrated from 05-9 April. This festival is celebrated with a view to promote tourism, indigenous culture, and tradition, handloom & handicrafts and showcase its rich cultural heritage. Demographics , Along had a population of 16,834. Males constitute 56% of the population and females 44%. Aalo has an average literacy rate of 69%, higher than the national average of 59.5%; with 75% of the males and 61% of females literate. 15% of the population is under 6 years of age. The low sex ratio – 916 girls for every 1000 boys in 2001 – is ca ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
