Answer: Ranjan Gogoi
Notes: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that former Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi will receive the 'Assam Vaibhav' award, the state's highest civilian honor, for his contributions to law and justice. Gogoi, the 46th Chief Justice of India and a Rajya Sabha MP, is the first from Northeast India to hold the CJI post. The Assam Government selected 22 individuals for this prestigious award, acknowledging their excellence in various fields, including Gogoi's pivotal role in the Ayodhya 'Ram Temple' decision.
