Bimala Prasad Chaliha
Bimala Prasad Chaliha (26 March 1912 – 25 February 1971) was a Leader of Indian National Congress and a Freedom Fighter who was imprisoned at Jorhat Jail in 1942 for active participation in Mahatma Gandhi's Quit India Movement against the British Government. He was elected to the post of Chief Minister of Assam for Three Consecutive Terms, once from Badarpur Constituency and twice from Sonari Constituency. He was in office from 28 December 1957 to 6 November 1970. He was awarded Padma Vibhushan in 1971.
Bimala Prasad Chaliha | |
|---|---|
| 3rd Chief Minister of Assam | |
| In office 28 December 1957 – 6 November 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Bishnu Ram Medhi |
| Succeeded by | Mahendra Mohan Choudhury |
| Member of Assam Legislative Assembly | |
| In office 1962 - 1972 | |
| Preceded by | Purnanada Chetia |
| Succeeded by | Janakinath Handique |
| Constituency | Sonari |
| In office 1958 - 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Moulana Abdul Jalil Choudhury |
| Succeeded by | Moulana Abdul Jalil Choudhury |
| Constituency | Badarpur |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 March 1912 Sivasagar, Assam, British India |
| Died | 25 February 1971 (aged 58) Shillong, Assam, India |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Amaya Bora Chaliha |
| Children | 7 |
| Residence | Sivasagar |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (1971) |
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