| Gaurav's father served as the Chief Minister of Assam from 2001 to 2016. |
| Gaurav initially aimed for success in the corporate world, particularly in the IT sector. |
| After his engineering degree, Gaurav joined Airtel and later pursued his passion for social service. |
| From 2005 to 2007, he worked with the Delhi-based NGO, Pravah. |
| While in the USA, Gaurav worked at the Permanent Mission of India to the UN and met Elizabeth Colebourn there. |
| Gaurav faced objections from both families when he decided to marry Elizabeth but stayed determined. |
| In 2011, he established the NGO Farm2Food for the mid-day meal program and organic farming for children. |
| Gaurav founded the Youth Forum on Foreign Policy to encourage open discussions on important issues. |
| In 2013, Gaurav joined the Indian National Congress (INC), following his father's path. |
| He was elected as an MP for the Kaliabor constituency in Assam in 2014. |
| Gaurav became the deputy leader of the Congress party in the Lok Sabha in 2020. |
| On 26 July 2023, Gaurav led a No-Confidence Motion as deputy leader in the Lok Sabha. |
| He was appointed as the chairman of the screening committee for the Rajasthan assembly elections on 3 August 2023. |
| Gaurav loves food but maintains his fitness through regular exercise. |
| In Parliament, Gaurav actively raises crucial issues, with an attendance of 76% during the 17th Lok Sabha. |
