Gopinath Bordoloi
Gopinath Bordoloi (6 June 1890 – 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).
Gopinath Bordoloi | |
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Official Portrait,1946 | |
| 1st Chief Minister of Assam | |
| In office 11 February 1946 – 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 | 6 June 1890 Raha, Assam, British India |
| Died | 5 August 1950 (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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