Gopinath Bordoloi
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Gopinath Bordoloi (6 June 1890 ā 5 August 1950) was a politician and Indian independence activist and politician who served as the 1st Chief Minister of Assam from 1946 to 1950. He was also the chairman of North-East Frontier Tribal areas and Assam Excluded and Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee. He was a follower of the Gandhian principle of non-violence as a political tool. Due to his unselfish dedication towards Assam and its people, the then Governor of Assam Jayram Das Doulatram conferred him with the title "Lokpriya" (loved by all).
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Gopinath Bordoloi | |
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1st Chief Minister of Assam | |
In office 11 February 1946 ā 5 August 1950 | |
Governor | Sir Andrew Gourlay Clow Muhammad Saleh Akbar Hydari Ronald Francis Lodge (Acting) Sri Prakasa Jairamdas Daulatram |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Succeeded by | Bishnu Ram Medhi |
Chairman of North-East Frontier Tribal Areas and Assam Excluded & Partially Excluded Areas Sub-Committee | |
Leader | Vallabhbhai Patel |
Preceded by | Office Established |
Personal details | |
Born | (1890-06-06)6 June 1890 [1] Raha, Assam, British India |
Died | 5 August 1950(1950-08-05) (aged 60) Guwahati, Assam, India |
Political party | Indian National Congress |
Spouse | Surawala Bordoloi |
Alma mater | Cotton University University of Calcutta |
Occupation | Politician, writer |
Awards | Bharat Ratna (1999) |
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